Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.87, 1,006.50 and 499.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 670.87, 1,006.50 and 499.78 is: 749.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670.87 : 1,006.50 = 499.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670.87/1,006.50 = 499.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670.87x = 1,006.50 × 499.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670.87x = 503,028.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,028.57/670.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.82
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