Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.16, 944 and 545.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 684.16, 944 and 545.92 is: 753.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684.16 : 944 = 545.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684.16/944 = 545.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684.16x = 944 × 545.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684.16x = 515,348.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,348.48/684.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753.26
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