Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.81, 1,028.30 and 612.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745.81, 1,028.30 and 612.56 is: 844.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745.81 : 1,028.30 = 612.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745.81/1,028.30 = 612.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745.81x = 1,028.30 × 612.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745.81x = 629,894.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,894.96/745.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844.58
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