Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 936 and 522.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678, 936 and 522.48 is: 721.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678 : 936 = 522.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678/936 = 522.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678x = 936 × 522.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678x = 489,041.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,041.28/678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721.30
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