Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.53, 1,022 and 445.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 740.53, 1,022 and 445.79 is: 615.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740.53 : 1,022 = 445.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740.53/1,022 = 445.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740.53x = 1,022 × 445.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740.53x = 455,597.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,597.38/740.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615.23
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