Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.50 and 673.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.50 and 673.92 is: 1,010.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711 : 1,066.50 = 673.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711/1,066.50 = 673.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711x = 1,066.50 × 673.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711x = 718,735.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,735.68/711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010.88
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