Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,080 and 477.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,080 and 477.48 is: 714.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721.56 : 1,080 = 477.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721.56/1,080 = 477.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721.56x = 1,080 × 477.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721.56x = 515,678.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,678.40/721.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714.67
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