Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,089.06 and 341
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,089.06 and 341 is: 511.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.02 : 1,089.06 = 341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.02/1,089.06 = 341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.02x = 1,089.06 × 341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.02x = 371,369.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,369.46/726.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511.51
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