Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 1,076.91 and 285
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718.16, 1,076.91 and 285 is: 427.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718.16 : 1,076.91 = 285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718.16/1,076.91 = 285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718.16x = 1,076.91 × 285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718.16x = 306,919.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,919.35/718.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427.37
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