Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 900 and 554.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 652.68, 900 and 554.76 is: 764.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652.68 : 900 = 554.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652.68/900 = 554.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652.68x = 900 × 554.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652.68x = 499,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,284/652.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764.98
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