Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,429.14 and 611
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,429.14 and 611 is: 915.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.72 : 1,429.14 = 611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.72/1,429.14 = 611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.72x = 1,429.14 × 611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.72x = 873,204.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,204.54/953.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915.58
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