Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.80, 1,086.12 and 660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 724.80, 1,086.12 and 660 is: 989.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724.80 : 1,086.12 = 660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724.80/1,086.12 = 660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724.80x = 1,086.12 × 660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724.80x = 716,839.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,839.20/724.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989.02
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