Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619, 928.53 and 571.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 619, 928.53 and 571.39 is: 857.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619 : 928.53 = 571.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619/928.53 = 571.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619x = 928.53 × 571.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619x = 530,552.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,552.76/619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857.11
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