Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734, 1,013.46 and 500.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734, 1,013.46 and 500.72 is: 691.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734 : 1,013.46 = 500.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734/1,013.46 = 500.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734x = 1,013.46 × 500.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734x = 507,459.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,459.69/734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691.36
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