Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 1,050 and 481.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 700.68, 1,050 and 481.08 is: 720.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700.68 : 1,050 = 481.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700.68/1,050 = 481.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700.68x = 1,050 × 481.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700.68x = 505,134 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,134/700.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720.92
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