Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.50, 984 and 555.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 713.50, 984 and 555.82 is: 766.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713.50 : 984 = 555.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713.50/984 = 555.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713.50x = 984 × 555.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713.50x = 546,926.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,926.88/713.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766.54
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