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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,355.90 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,355.90 and 589.52 is: 813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,355.90 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,355.90 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,355.90 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 799,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,320.44/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.62

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