Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.52, 1,492.04 and 584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994.52, 1,492.04 and 584 is: 876.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994.52 : 1,492.04 = 584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994.52/1,492.04 = 584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994.52x = 1,492.04 × 584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994.52x = 871,351.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,351.36/994.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876.15
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