Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.93, 826 and 546.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601.93, 826 and 546.49 is: 749.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601.93 : 826 = 546.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601.93/826 = 546.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601.93x = 826 × 546.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601.93x = 451,400.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,400.74/601.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.92
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