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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.14, 1,355.94 and 589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.14, 1,355.94 and 589.78 is: 813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.14 : 1,355.94 = 589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.14/1,355.94 = 589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.14x = 1,355.94 × 589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.14x = 799,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,707.99/983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.42

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