Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,128 and 708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,128 and 708 is: 1,059.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754.08 : 1,128 = 708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754.08/1,128 = 708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754.08x = 1,128 × 708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754.08x = 798,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,624/754.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,059.07
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