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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.50, 1,355.85 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.50, 1,355.85 and 589.74 is: 813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.50 : 1,355.85 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.50/1,355.85 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.50x = 1,355.85 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.50x = 799,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,598.98/982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.84

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