Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.08, 1,320 and 625.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957.08, 1,320 and 625.16 is: 862.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957.08 : 1,320 = 625.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957.08/1,320 = 625.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957.08x = 1,320 × 625.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957.08x = 825,211.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,211.20/957.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.22
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