Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,134 and 738.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,134 and 738.24 is: 1,097.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762.54 : 1,134 = 738.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762.54/1,134 = 738.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762.54x = 1,134 × 738.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762.54x = 837,164.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,164.16/762.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,097.86
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