Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,006.87 and 414.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,006.87 and 414.99 is: 572.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729.66 : 1,006.87 = 414.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729.66/1,006.87 = 414.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729.66x = 1,006.87 × 414.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729.66x = 417,840.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,840.98/729.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572.65
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