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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.89, 1,356.75 and 589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.89, 1,356.75 and 589.91 is: 814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.89 : 1,356.75 = 589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.89/1,356.75 = 589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.89x = 1,356.75 × 589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.89x = 800,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,353.61/982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.29

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