Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.50, 1,020.60 and 429
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 739.50, 1,020.60 and 429 is: 592.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739.50 : 1,020.60 = 429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739.50/1,020.60 = 429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739.50x = 1,020.60 × 429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739.50x = 437,837.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,837.40/739.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592.07
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