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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.37, 1,357.20 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.37, 1,357.20 and 590.61 is: 815.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.37 : 1,357.20 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.37/1,357.20 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.37x = 1,357.20 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.37x = 801,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,575.89/983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.13

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