Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.27, 1,097.73 and 486.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 733.27, 1,097.73 and 486.01 is: 727.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733.27 : 1,097.73 = 486.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733.27/1,097.73 = 486.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733.27x = 1,097.73 × 486.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733.27x = 533,507.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,507.76/733.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.57
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