Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.07, 945 and 551.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 684.07, 945 and 551.09 is: 761.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684.07 : 945 = 551.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684.07/945 = 551.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684.07x = 945 × 551.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684.07x = 520,782.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,782.41/684.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761.30
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