Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716, 1,074 and 260
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 716, 1,074 and 260 is: 390
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716 : 1,074 = 260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716/1,074 = 260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716x = 1,074 × 260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716x = 279,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,240/716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390
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