Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.06, 1,418 and 512.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 945.06, 1,418 and 512.18 is: 768.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945.06 : 1,418 = 512.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945.06/1,418 = 512.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945.06x = 1,418 × 512.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945.06x = 726,271.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,271.24/945.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768.49
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