Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.60, 1,111.52 and 743
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 746.60, 1,111.52 and 743 is: 1,106.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746.60 : 1,111.52 = 743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746.60/1,111.52 = 743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746.60x = 1,111.52 × 743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746.60x = 825,859.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,859.36/746.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,106.16
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