Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.96, 1,056 and 241.77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 703.96, 1,056 and 241.77 is: 362.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703.96 : 1,056 = 241.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703.96/1,056 = 241.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703.96x = 1,056 × 241.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703.96x = 255,309.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,309.12/703.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.68
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