Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.92, 1,374.08 and 642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 995.92, 1,374.08 and 642 is: 885.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995.92 : 1,374.08 = 642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995.92/1,374.08 = 642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995.92x = 1,374.08 × 642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995.92x = 882,159.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,159.36/995.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885.77
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