Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.40, 1,190.88 and 708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 794.40, 1,190.88 and 708 is: 1,061.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794.40 : 1,190.88 = 708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794.40/1,190.88 = 708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794.40x = 1,190.88 × 708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794.40x = 843,143.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,143.04/794.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061.36
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