Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.64, 1,038 and 585.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692.64, 1,038 and 585.60 is: 877.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692.64 : 1,038 = 585.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692.64/1,038 = 585.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692.64x = 1,038 × 585.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692.64x = 607,852.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,852.80/692.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877.59
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