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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.40, 1,356.83 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.40, 1,356.83 and 585.04 is: 807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.40 : 1,356.83 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.40/1,356.83 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.40x = 1,356.83 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.40x = 793,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,799.82/983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.20

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