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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,356.48 and 589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,356.48 and 589.80 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,356.48 = 589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,356.48 = 589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,356.48 × 589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 800,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,051.90/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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