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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,357.86 and 591.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,357.86 and 591.21 is: 815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,357.86 = 591.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,357.86 = 591.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,357.86 × 591.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 802,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,780.41/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.63

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