Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,116 and 709.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,116 and 709.38 is: 1,058.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748.26 : 1,116 = 709.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748.26/1,116 = 709.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748.26x = 1,116 × 709.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748.26x = 791,668.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,668.08/748.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058.01
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