Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.44, 1,459.50 and 505.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973.44, 1,459.50 and 505.22 is: 757.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973.44 : 1,459.50 = 505.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973.44/1,459.50 = 505.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973.44x = 1,459.50 × 505.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973.44x = 737,361.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,361.29/973.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757.48
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