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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.25, 1,358.27 and 591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.25, 1,358.27 and 591.28 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.25 : 1,358.27 = 591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.25/1,358.27 = 591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.25x = 1,358.27 × 591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.25x = 803,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,117.89/984.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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