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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.88, 1,470.84 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.88, 1,470.84 and 591.66 is: 886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.88 : 1,470.84 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.88/1,470.84 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.88x = 1,470.84 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.88x = 870,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,229.84/981.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.29

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