Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 823.58 and 506.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552.30, 823.58 and 506.13 is: 754.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552.30 : 823.58 = 506.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552.30/823.58 = 506.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552.30x = 823.58 × 506.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552.30x = 416,836.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,836.01/552.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754.73
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