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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.06, 1,356.89 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.06, 1,356.89 and 590.33 is: 814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.06 : 1,356.89 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.06/1,356.89 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.06x = 1,356.89 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.06x = 801,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,003.14/983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.80

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