Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.53, 1,026.86 and 721.47
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749.53, 1,026.86 and 721.47 is: 988.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749.53 : 1,026.86 = 721.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749.53/1,026.86 = 721.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749.53x = 1,026.86 × 721.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749.53x = 740,848.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 740,848.68/749.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988.42
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