Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.54, 1,122 and 617.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 744.54, 1,122 and 617.40 is: 930.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744.54 : 1,122 = 617.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744.54/1,122 = 617.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744.54x = 1,122 × 617.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744.54x = 692,722.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,722.80/744.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930.40
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