Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971, 1,455.78 and 624.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 971, 1,455.78 and 624.72 is: 936.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971 : 1,455.78 = 624.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971/1,455.78 = 624.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971x = 1,455.78 × 624.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971x = 909,454.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,454.88/971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936.62
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