Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,102.50 and 279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 735, 1,102.50 and 279 is: 418.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735 : 1,102.50 = 279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735/1,102.50 = 279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735x = 1,102.50 × 279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735x = 307,597.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,597.50/735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.50
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