Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,090 and 341.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,090 and 341.64 is: 512.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.40 : 1,090 = 341.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.40/1,090 = 341.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.40x = 1,090 × 341.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.40x = 372,387.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,387.60/726.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512.65
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