Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.32, 1,197.48 and 740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 798.32, 1,197.48 and 740 is: 1,110
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798.32 : 1,197.48 = 740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798.32/1,197.48 = 740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798.32x = 1,197.48 × 740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798.32x = 886,135.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,135.20/798.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110
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