Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,005 and 542.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,005 and 542.70 is: 748.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728.76 : 1,005 = 542.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728.76/1,005 = 542.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728.76x = 1,005 × 542.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728.76x = 545,413.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,413.50/728.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748.41
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