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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.89, 1,354.86 and 588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.89, 1,354.86 and 588.81 is: 812.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.89 : 1,354.86 = 588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.89/1,354.86 = 588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.89x = 1,354.86 × 588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.89x = 797,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,755.12/981.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.47

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