Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,464 and 398.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,464 and 398.72 is: 598.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975.92 : 1,464 = 398.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975.92/1,464 = 398.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975.92x = 1,464 × 398.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975.92x = 583,726.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,726.08/975.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598.13
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