Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,120.44 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,120.44 and 234 is: 351
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746.96 : 1,120.44 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746.96/1,120.44 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746.96x = 1,120.44 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746.96x = 262,182.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,182.96/746.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351
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