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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.89, 1,358.13 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.89, 1,358.13 and 590.91 is: 815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.89 : 1,358.13 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.89/1,358.13 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.89x = 1,358.13 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.89x = 802,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,532.60/983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.67

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