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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.18, 1,358.10 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.18, 1,358.10 and 591.18 is: 815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.18 : 1,358.10 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.18/1,358.10 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.18x = 1,358.10 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.18x = 802,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,881.56/984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.79

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