Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,317 and 605.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,317 and 605.20 is: 835.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.92 : 1,317 = 605.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.92/1,317 = 605.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.92x = 1,317 × 605.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.92x = 797,048.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,048.40/953.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835.55
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