Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.96, 1,100.78 and 247
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 733.96, 1,100.78 and 247 is: 370.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733.96 : 1,100.78 = 247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733.96/1,100.78 = 247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733.96x = 1,100.78 × 247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733.96x = 271,892.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,892.66/733.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370.45
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