Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.48, 1,146 and 715.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 832.48, 1,146 and 715.36 is: 984.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832.48 : 1,146 = 715.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832.48/1,146 = 715.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832.48x = 1,146 × 715.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832.48x = 819,802.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,802.56/832.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984.77
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