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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.52, 1,358.04 and 591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.52, 1,358.04 and 591.22 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.52 : 1,358.04 = 591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.52/1,358.04 = 591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.52x = 1,358.04 × 591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.52x = 802,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,900.41/984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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