Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,317.18 and 660.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 955, 1,317.18 and 660.76 is: 911.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955 : 1,317.18 = 660.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955/1,317.18 = 660.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955x = 1,317.18 × 660.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955x = 870,339.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,339.86/955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911.35
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