Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,040.50 and 749.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,040.50 and 749.84 is: 1,027.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759.44 : 1,040.50 = 749.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759.44/1,040.50 = 749.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759.44x = 1,040.50 × 749.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759.44x = 780,208.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,208.52/759.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027.35
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