Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 819 and 537
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 593.36, 819 and 537 is: 741.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593.36 : 819 = 537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593.36/819 = 537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593.36x = 819 × 537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593.36x = 439,803 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,803/593.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.21
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