Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 1,000 and 444.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 724.68, 1,000 and 444.92 is: 613.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724.68 : 1,000 = 444.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724.68/1,000 = 444.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724.68x = 1,000 × 444.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724.68x = 444,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,920/724.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613.95
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