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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.28, 1,358.26 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.28, 1,358.26 and 591.16 is: 815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.28 : 1,358.26 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.28/1,358.26 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.28x = 1,358.26 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.28x = 802,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,948.98/984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.77

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