Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,110 and 631.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,110 and 631.56 is: 946.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740.88 : 1,110 = 631.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740.88/1,110 = 631.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740.88x = 1,110 × 631.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740.88x = 701,031.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,031.60/740.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946.21
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