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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.10, 1,357.93 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.10, 1,357.93 and 590.98 is: 815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.10 : 1,357.93 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.10/1,357.93 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.10x = 1,357.93 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.10x = 802,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,509.47/984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.48

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