Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,314 and 740.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,314 and 740.08 is: 1,110.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875.36 : 1,314 = 740.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875.36/1,314 = 740.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875.36x = 1,314 × 740.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875.36x = 972,465.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,465.12/875.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110.93
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