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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.13, 1,356.49 and 584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.13, 1,356.49 and 584.77 is: 806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.13 : 1,356.49 = 584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.13/1,356.49 = 584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.13x = 1,356.49 × 584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.13x = 793,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,234.66/983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.85

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