Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 1,077 and 262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718, 1,077 and 262 is: 393
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718 : 1,077 = 262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718/1,077 = 262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718x = 1,077 × 262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718x = 282,174 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,174/718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393
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