Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 864.45 and 565.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 626.85, 864.45 and 565.34 is: 779.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626.85 : 864.45 = 565.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626.85/864.45 = 565.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626.85x = 864.45 × 565.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626.85x = 488,703.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,703.84/626.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779.62
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