Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,121.88 and 530.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748, 1,121.88 and 530.92 is: 796.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748 : 1,121.88 = 530.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748/1,121.88 = 530.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748x = 1,121.88 × 530.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748x = 595,628.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,628.53/748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796.29
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