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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.29, 1,358.37 and 591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.29, 1,358.37 and 591.53 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.29 : 1,358.37 = 591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.29/1,358.37 = 591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.29x = 1,358.37 × 591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.29x = 803,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,520.00/984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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