Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,056 and 532.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,056 and 532.48 is: 735.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764.32 : 1,056 = 532.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764.32/1,056 = 532.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764.32x = 1,056 × 532.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764.32x = 562,298.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,298.88/764.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735.69
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