Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,146.48 and 740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,146.48 and 740 is: 1,110
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764.32 : 1,146.48 = 740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764.32/1,146.48 = 740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764.32x = 1,146.48 × 740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764.32x = 848,395.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,395.20/764.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110
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