Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,044 and 677.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,044 and 677.50 is: 935.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756.32 : 1,044 = 677.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756.32/1,044 = 677.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756.32x = 1,044 × 677.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756.32x = 707,307.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,307.39/756.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935.20
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