Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.30, 1,458.70 and 509.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 972.30, 1,458.70 and 509.95 is: 765.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972.30 : 1,458.70 = 509.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972.30/1,458.70 = 509.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972.30x = 1,458.70 × 509.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972.30x = 743,857.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,857.84/972.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765.05
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