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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,356.48 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,356.48 and 584.90 is: 807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,356.48 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,356.48 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,356.48 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 793,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,402.23/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.16

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