Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.75, 874.13 and 198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582.75, 874.13 and 198 is: 297
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582.75 : 874.13 = 198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582.75/874.13 = 198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582.75x = 874.13 × 198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582.75x = 173,076.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,076.75/582.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297
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