Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 878 and 597.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636, 878 and 597.60 is: 824.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636 : 878 = 597.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636/878 = 597.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636x = 878 × 597.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636x = 524,692.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,692.80/636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824.99
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