Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.66, 1,111.20 and 605
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 740.66, 1,111.20 and 605 is: 907.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740.66 : 1,111.20 = 605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740.66/1,111.20 = 605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740.66x = 1,111.20 × 605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740.66x = 672,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,276/740.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907.67
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