Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,362.44 and 594
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,362.44 and 594 is: 820.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986.88 : 1,362.44 = 594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986.88/1,362.44 = 594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986.88x = 1,362.44 × 594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986.88x = 809,289.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,289.36/986.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820.05
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