Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,012.50 and 399.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,012.50 and 399.96 is: 601.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673.74 : 1,012.50 = 399.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673.74/1,012.50 = 399.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673.74x = 1,012.50 × 399.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673.74x = 404,959.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,959.50/673.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601.06
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