Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.76, 1,320 and 295
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 879.76, 1,320 and 295 is: 442.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
879.76 : 1,320 = 295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
879.76/1,320 = 295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
879.76x = 1,320 × 295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
879.76x = 389,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,400/879.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.62
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