Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.48, 846 and 539.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 612.48, 846 and 539.04 is: 744.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612.48 : 846 = 539.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612.48/846 = 539.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612.48x = 846 × 539.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612.48x = 456,027.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,027.84/612.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744.56
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