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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.51, 1,357.29 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.51, 1,357.29 and 590.48 is: 814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.51 : 1,357.29 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.51/1,357.29 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.51x = 1,357.29 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.51x = 801,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,452.60/983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.89

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