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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.34, 1,358.22 and 591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.34, 1,358.22 and 591.58 is: 816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.34 : 1,358.22 = 591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.34/1,358.22 = 591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.34x = 1,358.22 × 591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.34x = 803,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,495.79/984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.28

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