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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,468.55 and 591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,468.55 and 591.69 is: 885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,468.55 = 591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,468.55 = 591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,468.55 × 591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 868,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,923.39/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.35

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