Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.08, 1,079.10 and 557
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720.08, 1,079.10 and 557 is: 834.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720.08 : 1,079.10 = 557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720.08/1,079.10 = 557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720.08x = 1,079.10 × 557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720.08x = 601,058.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,058.70/720.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834.71
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