Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.12, 1,116 and 599.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745.12, 1,116 and 599.28 is: 897.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745.12 : 1,116 = 599.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745.12/1,116 = 599.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745.12x = 1,116 × 599.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745.12x = 668,796.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,796.48/745.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897.57
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