Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 980.64 and 582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654, 980.64 and 582 is: 872.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654 : 980.64 = 582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654/980.64 = 582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654x = 980.64 × 582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654x = 570,732.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,732.48/654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872.68
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