Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 1,074.78 and 588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 716.52, 1,074.78 and 588 is: 882
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716.52 : 1,074.78 = 588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716.52/1,074.78 = 588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716.52x = 1,074.78 × 588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716.52x = 631,970.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,970.64/716.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882
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