Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,104 and 637.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,104 and 637.68 is: 957.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734.88 : 1,104 = 637.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734.88/1,104 = 637.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734.88x = 1,104 × 637.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734.88x = 703,998.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,998.72/734.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957.98
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