Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,105.02 and 480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,105.02 and 480 is: 720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.68 : 1,105.02 = 480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.68/1,105.02 = 480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.68x = 1,105.02 × 480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.68x = 530,409.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,409.60/736.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720
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