Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,097 and 602.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,097 and 602.16 is: 904.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730.34 : 1,097 = 602.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730.34/1,097 = 602.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730.34x = 1,097 × 602.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730.34x = 660,569.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,569.52/730.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904.47
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