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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.54, 1,354.12 and 588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.54, 1,354.12 and 588.57 is: 811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.54 : 1,354.12 = 588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.54/1,354.12 = 588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.54x = 1,354.12 × 588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.54x = 796,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,987.86/981.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.97

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