Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 1,054.15 and 414
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 702.77, 1,054.15 and 414 is: 621
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702.77 : 1,054.15 = 414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702.77/1,054.15 = 414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702.77x = 1,054.15 × 414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702.77x = 436,417.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,417.07/702.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621
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