Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 774 and 544.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 560.88, 774 and 544.32 is: 751.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560.88 : 774 = 544.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560.88/774 = 544.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560.88x = 774 × 544.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560.88x = 421,303.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,303.68/560.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751.15
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