Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 942.05 and 555.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 627.99, 942.05 and 555.54 is: 833.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627.99 : 942.05 = 555.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627.99/942.05 = 555.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627.99x = 942.05 × 555.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627.99x = 523,346.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,346.46/627.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833.37
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