Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 1,071.18 and 406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 714.12, 1,071.18 and 406 is: 609
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714.12 : 1,071.18 = 406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714.12/1,071.18 = 406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714.12x = 1,071.18 × 406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714.12x = 434,899.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,899.08/714.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609
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