Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.86, 996.51 and 515.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 722.86, 996.51 and 515.50 is: 710.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722.86 : 996.51 = 515.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722.86/996.51 = 515.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722.86x = 996.51 × 515.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722.86x = 513,700.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,700.91/722.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710.65
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