Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 821.86 and 533
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.32, 821.86 and 533 is: 735.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.32 : 821.86 = 533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.32/821.86 = 533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.32x = 821.86 × 533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.32x = 438,051.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,051.38/595.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735.83
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