Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.87, 1,104 and 527.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735.87, 1,104 and 527.88 is: 791.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735.87 : 1,104 = 527.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735.87/1,104 = 527.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735.87x = 1,104 × 527.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735.87x = 582,779.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,779.52/735.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791.96
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