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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,355.81 and 589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,355.81 and 589.59 is: 813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,355.81 = 589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,355.81 = 589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,355.81 × 589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 799,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,369.07/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.43

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