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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.84, 1,354.92 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.84, 1,354.92 and 588.66 is: 812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.84 : 1,354.92 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.84/1,354.92 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.84x = 1,354.92 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.84x = 797,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,587.21/981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.34

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