Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,047 and 747.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,047 and 747.48 is: 1,037.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754.68 : 1,047 = 747.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754.68/1,047 = 747.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754.68x = 1,047 × 747.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754.68x = 782,611.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 782,611.56/754.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037.01
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