Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,096.36 and 406.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 732, 1,096.36 and 406.64 is: 609.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732 : 1,096.36 = 406.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732/1,096.36 = 406.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732x = 1,096.36 × 406.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732x = 445,823.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,823.83/732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.05
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