Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 1,081 and 478.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720.66, 1,081 and 478.74 is: 718.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720.66 : 1,081 = 478.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720.66/1,081 = 478.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720.66x = 1,081 × 478.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720.66x = 517,517.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,517.94/720.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718.12
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