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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,355.60 and 589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,355.60 and 589.16 is: 812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,355.60 = 589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,355.60 = 589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,355.60 × 589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 798,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,665.30/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.99

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