Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.75, 1,103.76 and 351
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735.75, 1,103.76 and 351 is: 526.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735.75 : 1,103.76 = 351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735.75/1,103.76 = 351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735.75x = 1,103.76 × 351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735.75x = 387,419.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,419.76/735.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.56
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