Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 917.76 and 579
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 616.26, 917.76 and 579 is: 862.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616.26 : 917.76 = 579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616.26/917.76 = 579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616.26x = 917.76 × 579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616.26x = 531,383.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,383.04/616.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.27
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