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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.35, 1,354.21 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.35, 1,354.21 and 588.29 is: 811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.35 : 1,354.21 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.35/1,354.21 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.35x = 1,354.21 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.35x = 796,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,668.20/981.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.81

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