Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.88, 1,110 and 415.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 739.88, 1,110 and 415.46 is: 623.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739.88 : 1,110 = 415.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739.88/1,110 = 415.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739.88x = 1,110 × 415.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739.88x = 461,160.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,160.60/739.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623.29
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