Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,331.40 and 652.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 964, 1,331.40 and 652.96 is: 901.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964 : 1,331.40 = 652.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964/1,331.40 = 652.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964x = 1,331.40 × 652.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964x = 869,350.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,350.94/964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901.82
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