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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.87, 1,356.36 and 584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.87, 1,356.36 and 584.81 is: 807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.87 : 1,356.36 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.87/1,356.36 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.87x = 1,356.36 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.87x = 793,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,212.29/982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.03

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