Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 844 and 534.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 562.08, 844 and 534.64 is: 802.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562.08 : 844 = 534.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562.08/844 = 534.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562.08x = 844 × 534.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562.08x = 451,236.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,236.16/562.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802.80
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