SOLUTION: Mike and Pat traveled 392 miles in 7 hours. If they travel at the same rate, how long will it take them to travel 728 miles?

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Question 1052439: Mike and Pat traveled 392 miles in 7 hours. If they travel at the same rate, how long will it take them to travel 728 miles?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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The problem is this proportion

392%2F7 = 728%2Ft

where t is unknown time.

Each side of the proportion represents the rate which is assumed the same in both cases.

Solve the proportion for t:

t = %287%2A728%29%2F392.

Use your calculator.

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