Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,056 and 498.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,056 and 498.32 is: 747.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703.52 : 1,056 = 498.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703.52/1,056 = 498.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703.52x = 1,056 × 498.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703.52x = 526,225.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,225.92/703.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747.99
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