Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,068 and 748.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,068 and 748.92 is: 1,032.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774.36 : 1,068 = 748.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774.36/1,068 = 748.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774.36x = 1,068 × 748.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774.36x = 799,846.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,846.56/774.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032.91
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