Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 954 and 509.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 637.92, 954 and 509.76 is: 762.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637.92 : 954 = 509.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637.92/954 = 509.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637.92x = 954 × 509.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637.92x = 486,311.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,311.04/637.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762.34
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