Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,068.48 and 256
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,068.48 and 256 is: 384
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712.32 : 1,068.48 = 256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712.32/1,068.48 = 256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712.32x = 1,068.48 × 256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712.32x = 273,530.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,530.88/712.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384
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