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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.69, 1,359 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.69, 1,359 and 591.93 is: 816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.69 : 1,359 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.69/1,359 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.69x = 1,359 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.69x = 804,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,432.87/984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.94

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