Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.24, 932 and 544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 675.24, 932 and 544 is: 750.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675.24 : 932 = 544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675.24/932 = 544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675.24x = 932 × 544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675.24x = 507,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,008/675.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.86
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