Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,327.28 and 649.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 961, 1,327.28 and 649.96 is: 897.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961 : 1,327.28 = 649.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961/1,327.28 = 649.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961x = 1,327.28 × 649.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961x = 862,678.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,678.91/961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897.69
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