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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,355.67 and 584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,355.67 and 584.04 is: 805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,355.67 = 584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,355.67 = 584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,355.67 × 584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 791,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,765.51/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.97

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