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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.36, 1,356.92 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.36, 1,356.92 and 590.32 is: 814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.36 : 1,356.92 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.36/1,356.92 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.36x = 1,356.92 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.36x = 801,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,017.01/983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.57

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