Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.99, 1,104 and 370.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735.99, 1,104 and 370.80 is: 556.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735.99 : 1,104 = 370.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735.99/1,104 = 370.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735.99x = 1,104 × 370.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735.99x = 409,363.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,363.20/735.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556.21
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