Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.56, 1,475.34 and 598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 983.56, 1,475.34 and 598 is: 897
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983.56 : 1,475.34 = 598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983.56/1,475.34 = 598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983.56x = 1,475.34 × 598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983.56x = 882,253.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,253.32/983.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897
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