Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 864 and 533.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 627.84, 864 and 533.16 is: 733.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627.84 : 864 = 533.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627.84/864 = 533.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627.84x = 864 × 533.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627.84x = 460,650.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,650.24/627.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733.71
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