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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,355.88 and 589.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,355.88 and 589.69 is: 813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,355.88 = 589.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,355.88 = 589.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,355.88 × 589.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 799,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,548.88/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.46

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