Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 873.27 and 502.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585, 873.27 and 502.92 is: 750.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585 : 873.27 = 502.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585/873.27 = 502.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585x = 873.27 × 502.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585x = 439,184.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,184.95/585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.74
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