Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716, 1,074 and 203.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 716, 1,074 and 203.04 is: 304.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716 : 1,074 = 203.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716/1,074 = 203.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716x = 1,074 × 203.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716x = 218,064.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,064.96/716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.56
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