Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.06, 1,450 and 556.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967.06, 1,450 and 556.28 is: 834.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.06 : 1,450 = 556.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.06/1,450 = 556.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.06x = 1,450 × 556.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.06x = 806,606 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,606/967.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834.08
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