Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 787.21 and 531.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567.63, 787.21 and 531.99 is: 737.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.63 : 787.21 = 531.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.63/787.21 = 531.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.63x = 787.21 × 531.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.63x = 418,786.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,786.52/567.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737.78
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