Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 835.24 and 524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554, 835.24 and 524 is: 790.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554 : 835.24 = 524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554/835.24 = 524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554x = 835.24 × 524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554x = 437,665.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,665.76/554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.01
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