Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.52, 1,020 and 623.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 739.52, 1,020 and 623.36 is: 859.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739.52 : 1,020 = 623.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739.52/1,020 = 623.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739.52x = 1,020 × 623.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739.52x = 635,827.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,827.20/739.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.78
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