Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.50, 1,064.87 and 380.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709.50, 1,064.87 and 380.71 is: 571.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709.50 : 1,064.87 = 380.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709.50/1,064.87 = 380.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709.50x = 1,064.87 × 380.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709.50x = 405,406.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,406.66/709.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571.40
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