Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,144.07 and 672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,144.07 and 672 is: 1,008.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762.68 : 1,144.07 = 672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762.68/1,144.07 = 672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762.68x = 1,144.07 × 672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762.68x = 768,811.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,811.68/762.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,008.05
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