Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 987.74 and 591
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 658.23, 987.74 and 591 is: 886.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658.23 : 987.74 = 591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658.23/987.74 = 591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658.23x = 987.74 × 591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658.23x = 583,751.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,751.39/658.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886.85
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