Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,102.92 and 324.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,102.92 and 324.99 is: 487.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735.51 : 1,102.92 = 324.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735.51/1,102.92 = 324.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735.51x = 1,102.92 × 324.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735.51x = 358,437.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,437.97/735.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487.33
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