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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.87, 1,357.51 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.87, 1,357.51 and 591.02 is: 815.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.87 : 1,357.51 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.87/1,357.51 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.87x = 1,357.51 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.87x = 802,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,315.56/983.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.47

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