Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,104.54 and 480.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736, 1,104.54 and 480.04 is: 720.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736 : 1,104.54 = 480.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736/1,104.54 = 480.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736x = 1,104.54 × 480.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736x = 530,223.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,223.38/736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720.41
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