Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,083 and 266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 722, 1,083 and 266 is: 399
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722 : 1,083 = 266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722/1,083 = 266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722x = 1,083 × 266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722x = 288,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,078/722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399
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