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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.72, 1,356.30 and 589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.72, 1,356.30 and 589.84 is: 814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.72 : 1,356.30 = 589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.72/1,356.30 = 589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.72x = 1,356.30 × 589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.72x = 799,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,999.99/982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.07

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