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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.34, 1,354.35 and 588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.34, 1,354.35 and 588.40 is: 812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.34 : 1,354.35 = 588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.34/1,354.35 = 588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.34x = 1,354.35 × 588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.34x = 796,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,899.54/981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.05

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