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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,355.26 and 588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,355.26 and 588.74 is: 812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,355.26 = 588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,355.26 = 588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,355.26 × 588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 797,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,892.83/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.19

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