Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 773.78 and 426.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 561.29, 773.78 and 426.42 is: 587.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561.29 : 773.78 = 426.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561.29/773.78 = 426.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561.29x = 773.78 × 426.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561.29x = 329,953.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,953.14/561.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.85
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