Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,052.73 and 636
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,052.73 and 636 is: 949.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705.12 : 1,052.73 = 636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705.12/1,052.73 = 636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705.12x = 1,052.73 × 636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705.12x = 669,536.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,536.28/705.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949.54
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