Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.64, 777.88 and 519
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 563.64, 777.88 and 519 is: 716.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563.64 : 777.88 = 519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563.64/777.88 = 519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563.64x = 777.88 × 519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563.64x = 403,719.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,719.72/563.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716.27
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