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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,356.87 and 590.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,356.87 and 590.31 is: 814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,356.87 = 590.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,356.87 = 590.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,356.87 × 590.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 800,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,973.93/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.35

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