Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 781.84 and 522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567, 781.84 and 522 is: 719.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567 : 781.84 = 522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567/781.84 = 522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567x = 781.84 × 522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567x = 408,120.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,120.48/567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719.79
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