Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,374 and 396
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 916, 1,374 and 396 is: 594
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916 : 1,374 = 396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916/1,374 = 396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916x = 1,374 × 396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916x = 544,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,104/916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594
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