Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 980 and 589.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654.08, 980 and 589.04 is: 882.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654.08 : 980 = 589.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654.08/980 = 589.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654.08x = 980 × 589.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654.08x = 577,259.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,259.20/654.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882.55
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