Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.21, 1,015.80 and 523
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678.21, 1,015.80 and 523 is: 783.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678.21 : 1,015.80 = 523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678.21/1,015.80 = 523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678.21x = 1,015.80 × 523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678.21x = 531,263.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,263.40/678.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783.33
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