Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 811.62 and 541.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589.68, 811.62 and 541.89 is: 745.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589.68 : 811.62 = 541.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589.68/811.62 = 541.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589.68x = 811.62 × 541.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589.68x = 439,808.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,808.76/589.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.84
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