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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.44, 1,358.49 and 591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.44, 1,358.49 and 591.38 is: 816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.44 : 1,358.49 = 591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.44/1,358.49 = 591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.44x = 1,358.49 × 591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.44x = 803,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,388.65/984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.09

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