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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,356.82 and 585.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,356.82 and 585.15 is: 807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,356.82 = 585.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,356.82 = 585.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,356.82 × 585.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 793,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,940.30/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.50

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