Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 978 and 599.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 710.22, 978 and 599.24 is: 825.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710.22 : 978 = 599.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710.22/978 = 599.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710.22x = 978 × 599.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710.22x = 586,056.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,056.72/710.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825.18
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