Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.55, 1,032 and 467.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 747.55, 1,032 and 467.95 is: 646.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747.55 : 1,032 = 467.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747.55/1,032 = 467.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747.55x = 1,032 × 467.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747.55x = 482,924.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,924.40/747.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646.01
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