Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.50, 788.76 and 486.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 526.50, 788.76 and 486.72 is: 729.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526.50 : 788.76 = 486.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526.50/788.76 = 486.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526.50x = 788.76 × 486.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526.50x = 383,905.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,905.27/526.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.16
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