Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,140 and 554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,140 and 554 is: 830.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760.56 : 1,140 = 554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760.56/1,140 = 554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760.56x = 1,140 × 554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760.56x = 631,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,560/760.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830.39
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