Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.92, 1,002 and 518.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725.92, 1,002 and 518.56 is: 715.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725.92 : 1,002 = 518.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725.92/1,002 = 518.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725.92x = 1,002 × 518.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725.92x = 519,597.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,597.12/725.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715.78
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