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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.39, 1,357.08 and 590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.39, 1,357.08 and 590.41 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.39 : 1,357.08 = 590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.39/1,357.08 = 590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.39x = 1,357.08 × 590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.39x = 801,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,238.56/983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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