Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.82, 1,451.94 and 557
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967.82, 1,451.94 and 557 is: 835.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.82 : 1,451.94 = 557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.82/1,451.94 = 557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.82x = 1,451.94 × 557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.82x = 808,730.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,730.58/967.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835.62
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