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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,356.62 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,356.62 and 590.07 is: 814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,356.62 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,356.62 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,356.62 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 800,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,497.81/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.18

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