Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,014 and 514.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,014 and 514.60 is: 708.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.04 : 1,014 = 514.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.04/1,014 = 514.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.04x = 1,014 × 514.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.04x = 521,804.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,804.40/736.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708.93
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