Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 984 and 558.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 714.24, 984 and 558.72 is: 769.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714.24 : 984 = 558.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714.24/984 = 558.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714.24x = 984 × 558.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714.24x = 549,780.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,780.48/714.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769.74
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