Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,095 and 217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730, 1,095 and 217 is: 325.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730 : 1,095 = 217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730/1,095 = 217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730x = 1,095 × 217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730x = 237,615 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,615/730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.50
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