Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.50, 1,002.58 and 416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.50, 1,002.58 and 416 is: 574.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.50 : 1,002.58 = 416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.50/1,002.58 = 416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.50x = 1,002.58 × 416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.50x = 417,073.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,073.28/726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574.09
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