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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.64, 1,357.52 and 585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.64, 1,357.52 and 585.42 is: 807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.64 : 1,357.52 = 585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.64/1,357.52 = 585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.64x = 1,357.52 × 585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.64x = 794,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,719.36/983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.94

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