Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.80, 1,034 and 665.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748.80, 1,034 and 665.92 is: 919.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748.80 : 1,034 = 665.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748.80/1,034 = 665.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748.80x = 1,034 × 665.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748.80x = 688,561.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,561.28/748.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919.55
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