Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 769.60 and 488.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513.88, 769.60 and 488.36 is: 731.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513.88 : 769.60 = 488.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513.88/769.60 = 488.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513.88x = 769.60 × 488.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513.88x = 375,841.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,841.86/513.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731.38
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