Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,122 and 722.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,122 and 722.16 is: 1,081.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749.04 : 1,122 = 722.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749.04/1,122 = 722.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749.04x = 1,122 × 722.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749.04x = 810,263.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,263.52/749.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081.74
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