Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,329 and 748.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,329 and 748.04 is: 1,123.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884.72 : 1,329 = 748.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884.72/1,329 = 748.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884.72x = 1,329 × 748.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884.72x = 994,145.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,145.16/884.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123.68
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