Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,008.18 and 620.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731, 1,008.18 and 620.76 is: 856.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731 : 1,008.18 = 620.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731/1,008.18 = 620.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731x = 1,008.18 × 620.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731x = 625,837.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,837.82/731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856.14
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