Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.32 and 442.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.32 and 442.68 is: 611.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753 : 1,039.32 = 442.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753/1,039.32 = 442.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753x = 1,039.32 × 442.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753x = 460,086.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,086.18/753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.00
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