Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,331.70 and 551
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 965, 1,331.70 and 551 is: 760.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965 : 1,331.70 = 551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965/1,331.70 = 551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965x = 1,331.70 × 551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965x = 733,766.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,766.70/965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760.38
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