Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 967.50 and 521.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 645, 967.50 and 521.52 is: 782.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645 : 967.50 = 521.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645/967.50 = 521.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645x = 967.50 × 521.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645x = 504,570.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,570.60/645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782.28
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