Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,065.72 and 482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,065.72 and 482 is: 723
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710.48 : 1,065.72 = 482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710.48/1,065.72 = 482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710.48x = 1,065.72 × 482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710.48x = 513,677.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,677.04/710.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723
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