Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,090.60 and 342
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,090.60 and 342 is: 513.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.96 : 1,090.60 = 342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.96/1,090.60 = 342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.96x = 1,090.60 × 342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.96x = 372,985.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,985.20/726.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513.08
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