Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 997.86 and 548.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 723, 997.86 and 548.04 is: 756.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723 : 997.86 = 548.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723/997.86 = 548.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723x = 997.86 × 548.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723x = 546,867.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,867.19/723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756.39
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