Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.24, 1,467.36 and 636
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978.24, 1,467.36 and 636 is: 954
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978.24 : 1,467.36 = 636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978.24/1,467.36 = 636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978.24x = 1,467.36 × 636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978.24x = 933,240.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,240.96/978.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954
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