Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,314 and 587.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,314 and 587.28 is: 880.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876.72 : 1,314 = 587.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876.72/1,314 = 587.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876.72x = 1,314 × 587.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876.72x = 771,685.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,685.92/876.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880.20
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