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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,358.36 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,358.36 and 591.40 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,358.36 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,358.36 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,358.36 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 803,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,334.10/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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