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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,353.99 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,353.99 and 588.18 is: 811.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,353.99 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,353.99 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,353.99 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 796,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,389.84/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.57

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