Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,116.84 and 470.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,116.84 and 470.88 is: 707.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743.04 : 1,116.84 = 470.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743.04/1,116.84 = 470.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743.04x = 1,116.84 × 470.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743.04x = 525,897.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,897.62/743.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707.76
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