Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.60, 1,114 and 580.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 743.60, 1,114 and 580.80 is: 870.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743.60 : 1,114 = 580.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743.60/1,114 = 580.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743.60x = 1,114 × 580.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743.60x = 647,011.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,011.20/743.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870.11
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