Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 861.28 and 554.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625, 861.28 and 554.52 is: 764.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625 : 861.28 = 554.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625/861.28 = 554.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625x = 861.28 × 554.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625x = 477,596.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,596.99/625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764.16
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