Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,029.87 and 652.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 747, 1,029.87 and 652.89 is: 900.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747 : 1,029.87 = 652.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747/1,029.87 = 652.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747x = 1,029.87 × 652.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747x = 672,391.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,391.82/747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900.12
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