Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.49, 1,000.35 and 550.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725.49, 1,000.35 and 550.53 is: 759.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725.49 : 1,000.35 = 550.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725.49/1,000.35 = 550.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725.49x = 1,000.35 × 550.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725.49x = 550,722.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,722.69/725.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759.10
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