Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,094 and 600.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,094 and 600.16 is: 901.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728.34 : 1,094 = 600.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728.34/1,094 = 600.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728.34x = 1,094 × 600.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728.34x = 656,575.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,575.04/728.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901.47
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