Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 853.68 and 550.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 621.93, 853.68 and 550.43 is: 755.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621.93 : 853.68 = 550.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621.93/853.68 = 550.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621.93x = 853.68 × 550.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621.93x = 469,890.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,890.53/621.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755.54
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