Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 982.38 and 565
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 655.24, 982.38 and 565 is: 847.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655.24 : 982.38 = 565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655.24/982.38 = 565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655.24x = 982.38 × 565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655.24x = 555,044.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,044.70/655.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847.09
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