Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,269.60 and 552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 920, 1,269.60 and 552 is: 761.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920 : 1,269.60 = 552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920/1,269.60 = 552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920x = 1,269.60 × 552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920x = 700,819.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,819.20/920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761.76
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