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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.08, 1,353.81 and 588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.08, 1,353.81 and 588.03 is: 811.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.08 : 1,353.81 = 588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.08/1,353.81 = 588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.08x = 1,353.81 × 588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.08x = 796,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,078.02/981.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.43

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