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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.65, 1,357.66 and 591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.65, 1,357.66 and 591.53 is: 815.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.65 : 1,357.66 = 591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.65/1,357.66 = 591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.65x = 1,357.66 × 591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.65x = 803,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,096.62/984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.62

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