Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.68, 985.88 and 550.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657.68, 985.88 and 550.16 is: 824.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657.68 : 985.88 = 550.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657.68/985.88 = 550.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657.68x = 985.88 × 550.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657.68x = 542,391.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,391.74/657.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824.70
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