Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,032.54 and 661.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749, 1,032.54 and 661.16 is: 911.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749 : 1,032.54 = 661.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749/1,032.54 = 661.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749x = 1,032.54 × 661.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749x = 682,674.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 682,674.15/749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911.45
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