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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,356.72 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,356.72 and 590.16 is: 814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,356.72 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,356.72 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,356.72 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 800,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,681.88/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.30

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