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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.64, 1,359.20 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.64, 1,359.20 and 591.76 is: 816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.64 : 1,359.20 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.64/1,359.20 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.64x = 1,359.20 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.64x = 804,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,320.19/984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.87

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