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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.34, 1,356.84 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.34, 1,356.84 and 590.58 is: 814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.34 : 1,356.84 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.34/1,356.84 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.34x = 1,356.84 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.34x = 801,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,322.57/983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.90

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