Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,444 and 655.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,444 and 655.26 is: 982.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962.66 : 1,444 = 655.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962.66/1,444 = 655.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962.66x = 1,444 × 655.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962.66x = 946,195.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,195.44/962.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982.90
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