Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,458 and 583.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,458 and 583.04 is: 873.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972.96 : 1,458 = 583.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972.96/1,458 = 583.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972.96x = 1,458 × 583.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972.96x = 850,072.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,072.32/972.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873.70
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