Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.64, 1,013.40 and 559
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 675.64, 1,013.40 and 559 is: 838.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675.64 : 1,013.40 = 559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675.64/1,013.40 = 559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675.64x = 1,013.40 × 559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675.64x = 566,490.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,490.60/675.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838.45
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