Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999, 1,378.62 and 585
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999, 1,378.62 and 585 is: 807.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999 : 1,378.62 = 585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999/1,378.62 = 585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999x = 1,378.62 × 585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999x = 806,492.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,492.70/999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807.30
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