Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 916 and 560.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 611.73, 916 and 560.98 is: 840.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611.73 : 916 = 560.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611.73/916 = 560.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611.73x = 916 × 560.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611.73x = 513,857.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,857.68/611.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840.01
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