Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,117.38 and 527.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745, 1,117.38 and 527.92 is: 791.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745 : 1,117.38 = 527.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745/1,117.38 = 527.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745x = 1,117.38 × 527.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745x = 589,887.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,887.25/745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791.79
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