Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,038 and 622.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,038 and 622.02 is: 859.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751.62 : 1,038 = 622.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751.62/1,038 = 622.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751.62x = 1,038 × 622.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751.62x = 645,656.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,656.76/751.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.02
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