Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 980.44 and 510.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654.89, 980.44 and 510.17 is: 763.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654.89 : 980.44 = 510.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654.89/980.44 = 510.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654.89x = 980.44 × 510.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654.89x = 500,191.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,191.07/654.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763.78
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