Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.36 and 522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.36 and 522 is: 783
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636.24 : 954.36 = 522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636.24/954.36 = 522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636.24x = 954.36 × 522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636.24x = 498,175.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,175.92/636.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783
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