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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,358.07 and 591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,358.07 and 591.05 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,358.07 = 591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,358.07 = 591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,358.07 × 591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 802,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,688.45/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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