Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.08, 1,363.64 and 574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988.08, 1,363.64 and 574 is: 792.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988.08 : 1,363.64 = 574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988.08/1,363.64 = 574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988.08x = 1,363.64 × 574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988.08x = 782,729.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 782,729.36/988.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792.17
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