Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.70, 1,450.81 and 497.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967.70, 1,450.81 and 497.98 is: 746.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.70 : 1,450.81 = 497.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.70/1,450.81 = 497.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.70x = 1,450.81 × 497.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.70x = 722,476.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,476.80/967.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746.59
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