Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 844 and 540.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 610.64, 844 and 540.20 is: 746.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610.64 : 844 = 540.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610.64/844 = 540.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610.64x = 844 × 540.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610.64x = 455,928.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,928.80/610.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746.64
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