Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,324 and 737.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,324 and 737.92 is: 1,106.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882.72 : 1,324 = 737.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882.72/1,324 = 737.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882.72x = 1,324 × 737.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882.72x = 977,006.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,006.08/882.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,106.81
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