Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 945 and 572.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.08, 945 and 572.76 is: 790.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.08 : 945 = 572.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.08/945 = 572.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.08x = 945 × 572.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.08x = 541,258.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,258.20/685.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.07
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