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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.69, 1,359.45 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.69, 1,359.45 and 591.84 is: 817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.69 : 1,359.45 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.69/1,359.45 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.69x = 1,359.45 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.69x = 804,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,576.89/984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.09

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