Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,140 and 484.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,140 and 484.96 is: 728.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758.74 : 1,140 = 484.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758.74/1,140 = 484.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758.74x = 1,140 × 484.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758.74x = 552,854.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,854.40/758.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728.65
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