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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.87, 1,354.75 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.87, 1,354.75 and 589.02 is: 812.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.87 : 1,354.75 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.87/1,354.75 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.87x = 1,354.75 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.87x = 797,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,974.85/981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.71

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