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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.22, 1,358.37 and 591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.22, 1,358.37 and 591.34 is: 816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.22 : 1,358.37 = 591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.22/1,358.37 = 591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.22x = 1,358.37 × 591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.22x = 803,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,258.52/984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.14

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