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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,355.40 and 589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,355.40 and 589.68 is: 813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,355.40 = 589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,355.40 = 589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,355.40 × 589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 799,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,252.27/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.24

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