Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,330.48 and 730.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 964, 1,330.48 and 730.72 is: 1,008.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964 : 1,330.48 = 730.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964/1,330.48 = 730.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964x = 1,330.48 × 730.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964x = 972,208.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,208.35/964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,008.51
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