Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.36, 1,110.72 and 598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805.36, 1,110.72 and 598 is: 824.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805.36 : 1,110.72 = 598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805.36/1,110.72 = 598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805.36x = 1,110.72 × 598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805.36x = 664,210.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,210.56/805.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824.74
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