Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,146 and 374.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,146 and 374.34 is: 561.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764.34 : 1,146 = 374.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764.34/1,146 = 374.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764.34x = 1,146 × 374.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764.34x = 428,993.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,993.64/764.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561.26
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