Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,006.50 and 418.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,006.50 and 418.78 is: 577.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729.28 : 1,006.50 = 418.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729.28/1,006.50 = 418.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729.28x = 1,006.50 × 418.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729.28x = 421,502.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,502.07/729.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577.97
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