Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,325.70 and 699.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 961, 1,325.70 and 699.40 is: 964.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961 : 1,325.70 = 699.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961/1,325.70 = 699.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961x = 1,325.70 × 699.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961x = 927,194.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,194.58/961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964.82
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