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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,354.46 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,354.46 and 588.60 is: 812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.52 : 1,354.46 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.52/1,354.46 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.52x = 1,354.46 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.52x = 797,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,235.16/981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.25

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