Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.54, 1,258 and 562.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 911.54, 1,258 and 562.26 is: 775.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911.54 : 1,258 = 562.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911.54/1,258 = 562.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911.54x = 1,258 × 562.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911.54x = 707,323.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,323.08/911.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775.96
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