Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,081.66 and 265
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,081.66 and 265 is: 397.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721.32 : 1,081.66 = 265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721.32/1,081.66 = 265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721.32x = 1,081.66 × 265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721.32x = 286,639.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,639.90/721.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.38
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