Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.69, 802.75 and 493
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532.69, 802.75 and 493 is: 742.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532.69 : 802.75 = 493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532.69/802.75 = 493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532.69x = 802.75 × 493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532.69x = 395,755.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,755.75/532.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742.94
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