Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,240.56 and 588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,240.56 and 588 is: 812.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898.32 : 1,240.56 = 588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898.32/1,240.56 = 588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898.32x = 1,240.56 × 588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898.32x = 729,449.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,449.28/898.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812.01
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