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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.22, 1,356.99 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.22, 1,356.99 and 590.34 is: 814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.22 : 1,356.99 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.22/1,356.99 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.22x = 1,356.99 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.22x = 801,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,085.48/983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.76

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