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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.70, 1,358.06 and 591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.70, 1,358.06 and 591.65 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.70 : 1,358.06 = 591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.70/1,358.06 = 591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.70x = 1,358.06 × 591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.70x = 803,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,486.45/984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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