Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.64, 1,446 and 616.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 964.64, 1,446 and 616.98 is: 924.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964.64 : 1,446 = 616.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964.64/1,446 = 616.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964.64x = 1,446 × 616.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964.64x = 892,153.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,153.08/964.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924.86
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