Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.84, 1,087.90 and 497
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 724.84, 1,087.90 and 497 is: 745.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724.84 : 1,087.90 = 497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724.84/1,087.90 = 497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724.84x = 1,087.90 × 497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724.84x = 540,686.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,686.30/724.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.94
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