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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,356.64 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,356.64 and 590.10 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,356.64 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,356.64 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,356.64 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 800,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,553.26/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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