Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,332.48 and 432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,332.48 and 432 is: 648
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888.32 : 1,332.48 = 432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888.32/1,332.48 = 432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888.32x = 1,332.48 × 432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888.32x = 575,631.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,631.36/888.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648
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