Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,010.19 and 499
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,010.19 and 499 is: 688.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731.89 : 1,010.19 = 499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731.89/1,010.19 = 499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731.89x = 1,010.19 × 499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731.89x = 504,084.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,084.81/731.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688.74
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