Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 984 and 572.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 658.92, 984 and 572.40 is: 854.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658.92 : 984 = 572.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658.92/984 = 572.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658.92x = 984 × 572.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658.92x = 563,241.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,241.60/658.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854.80
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