Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,034 and 638.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,034 and 638.66 is: 881.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749.22 : 1,034 = 638.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749.22/1,034 = 638.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749.22x = 1,034 × 638.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749.22x = 660,374.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,374.44/749.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881.42
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