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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.92, 1,357.86 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.92, 1,357.86 and 590.96 is: 815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.92 : 1,357.86 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.92/1,357.86 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.92x = 1,357.86 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.92x = 802,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,440.95/983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.56

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