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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.04, 1,469.52 and 589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.04, 1,469.52 and 589.80 is: 883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.04 : 1,469.52 = 589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.04/1,469.52 = 589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.04x = 1,469.52 × 589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.04x = 866,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,722.90/981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.47

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