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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.02, 1,353.94 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.02, 1,353.94 and 588 is: 811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.02 : 1,353.94 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.02/1,353.94 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.02x = 1,353.94 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.02x = 796,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,116.72/981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.52

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