Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 785.52 and 484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523.66, 785.52 and 484 is: 726.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523.66 : 785.52 = 484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523.66/785.52 = 484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523.66x = 785.52 × 484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523.66x = 380,191.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,191.68/523.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726.03
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