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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.78, 1,356.22 and 589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.78, 1,356.22 and 589.81 is: 813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.78 : 1,356.22 = 589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.78/1,356.22 = 589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.78x = 1,356.22 × 589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.78x = 799,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,912.12/982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.93

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