Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,337.49 and 658.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 969, 1,337.49 and 658.50 is: 908.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
969 : 1,337.49 = 658.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
969/1,337.49 = 658.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
969x = 1,337.49 × 658.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
969x = 880,737.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,737.17/969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908.91
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