Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.63, 1,090 and 343.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 727.63, 1,090 and 343.15 is: 514.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727.63 : 1,090 = 343.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727.63/1,090 = 343.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727.63x = 1,090 × 343.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727.63x = 374,033.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,033.50/727.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.04
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