Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 769.50 and 505.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 561.20, 769.50 and 505.71 is: 693.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561.20 : 769.50 = 505.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561.20/769.50 = 505.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561.20x = 769.50 × 505.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561.20x = 389,143.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,143.85/561.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693.42
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