Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 993.60 and 409.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720, 993.60 and 409.50 is: 565.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720 : 993.60 = 409.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720/993.60 = 409.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720x = 993.60 × 409.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720x = 406,879.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,879.20/720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565.11
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