Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.12, 1,139.92 and 247
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 760.12, 1,139.92 and 247 is: 370.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760.12 : 1,139.92 = 247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760.12/1,139.92 = 247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760.12x = 1,139.92 × 247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760.12x = 281,560.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,560.24/760.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370.42
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