Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,332 and 696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,332 and 696 is: 1,041.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
890.40 : 1,332 = 696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
890.40/1,332 = 696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
890.40x = 1,332 × 696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
890.40x = 927,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,072/890.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041.19
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