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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.10, 1,353.79 and 587.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.10, 1,353.79 and 587.98 is: 811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.10 : 1,353.79 = 587.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.10/1,353.79 = 587.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.10x = 1,353.79 × 587.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.10x = 796,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,001.44/981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.34

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