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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,356.66 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,356.66 and 590.22 is: 814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,356.66 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,356.66 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,356.66 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 800,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,727.87/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.14

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