Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,084.98 and 267
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 723, 1,084.98 and 267 is: 400.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723 : 1,084.98 = 267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723/1,084.98 = 267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723x = 1,084.98 × 267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723x = 289,689.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,689.66/723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400.68
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