Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 888 and 584.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592, 888 and 584.80 is: 877.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592 : 888 = 584.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592/888 = 584.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592x = 888 × 584.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592x = 519,302.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,302.40/592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877.20
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