Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.31, 1,001.50 and 540.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.31, 1,001.50 and 540.15 is: 744.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.31 : 1,001.50 = 540.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.31/1,001.50 = 540.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.31x = 1,001.50 × 540.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.31x = 540,960.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,960.23/726.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744.81
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