Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,350 and 413.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,350 and 413.64 is: 619.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900.72 : 1,350 = 413.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900.72/1,350 = 413.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900.72x = 1,350 × 413.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900.72x = 558,414 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,414/900.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619.96
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