Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,014.30 and 424.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735, 1,014.30 and 424.50 is: 585.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735 : 1,014.30 = 424.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735/1,014.30 = 424.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735x = 1,014.30 × 424.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735x = 430,570.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,570.35/735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585.81
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