Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,098 and 444.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 732, 1,098 and 444.06 is: 666.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732 : 1,098 = 444.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732/1,098 = 444.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732x = 1,098 × 444.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732x = 487,577.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,577.88/732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666.09
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