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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.74, 1,354.62 and 588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.74, 1,354.62 and 588.68 is: 812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.74 : 1,354.62 = 588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.74/1,354.62 = 588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.74x = 1,354.62 × 588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.74x = 797,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,437.70/981.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.27

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