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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.00, 1,356.55 and 590.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.00, 1,356.55 and 590.03 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.00 : 1,356.55 = 590.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.00/1,356.55 = 590.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.00x = 1,356.55 × 590.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.00x = 800,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,402.03/983.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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