Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.80, 1,000.32 and 492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 724.80, 1,000.32 and 492 is: 679.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724.80 : 1,000.32 = 492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724.80/1,000.32 = 492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724.80x = 1,000.32 × 492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724.80x = 492,157.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,157.44/724.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679.03
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