Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 972.90 and 429
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 705, 972.90 and 429 is: 592.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705 : 972.90 = 429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705/972.90 = 429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705x = 972.90 × 429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705x = 417,374.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,374.10/705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592.02
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