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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.51, 1,354.53 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.51, 1,354.53 and 588.48 is: 812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.51 : 1,354.53 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.51/1,354.53 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.51x = 1,354.53 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.51x = 797,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,113.81/981.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.13

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