Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,092.48 and 383.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,092.48 and 383.13 is: 573.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729.51 : 1,092.48 = 383.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729.51/1,092.48 = 383.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729.51x = 1,092.48 × 383.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729.51x = 418,561.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,561.86/729.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573.76
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