Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.67, 1,142 and 395.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 760.67, 1,142 and 395.72 is: 594.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760.67 : 1,142 = 395.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760.67/1,142 = 395.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760.67x = 1,142 × 395.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760.67x = 451,912.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,912.24/760.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594.10
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