Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,098 and 665.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 795, 1,098 and 665.40 is: 919.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795 : 1,098 = 665.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795/1,098 = 665.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795x = 1,098 × 665.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795x = 730,609.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,609.20/795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919.01
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