Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733, 1,097.86 and 407.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 733, 1,097.86 and 407.64 is: 610.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733 : 1,097.86 = 407.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733/1,097.86 = 407.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733x = 1,097.86 × 407.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733x = 447,531.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,531.65/733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610.55
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