Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.26, 855 and 509.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 619.26, 855 and 509.10 is: 702.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619.26 : 855 = 509.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619.26/855 = 509.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619.26x = 855 × 509.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619.26x = 435,280.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,280.50/619.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702.90
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