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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.29, 1,356.77 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.29, 1,356.77 and 590.32 is: 814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.29 : 1,356.77 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.29/1,356.77 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.29x = 1,356.77 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.29x = 800,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,928.32/983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.54

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