Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,034 and 652.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,034 and 652.32 is: 897.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751.12 : 1,034 = 652.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751.12/1,034 = 652.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751.12x = 1,034 × 652.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751.12x = 674,498.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,498.88/751.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897.99
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