Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,016.28 and 426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,016.28 and 426 is: 587.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.68 : 1,016.28 = 426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.68/1,016.28 = 426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.68x = 1,016.28 × 426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.68x = 432,935.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,935.28/736.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.68
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