Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.40, 1,392 and 736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 930.40, 1,392 and 736 is: 1,101.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930.40 : 1,392 = 736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930.40/1,392 = 736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930.40x = 1,392 × 736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930.40x = 1,024,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,512/930.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101.15
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