Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 1,064.22 and 493
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709, 1,064.22 and 493 is: 740.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709 : 1,064.22 = 493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709/1,064.22 = 493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709x = 1,064.22 × 493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709x = 524,660.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,660.46/709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740.00
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