Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 683.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 683.04 is: 942.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738 : 1,018.44 = 683.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738/1,018.44 = 683.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738x = 1,018.44 × 683.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738x = 695,635.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,635.26/738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942.60
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