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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.92, 1,359 and 586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.92, 1,359 and 586.72 is: 809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.92 : 1,359 = 586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.92/1,359 = 586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.92x = 1,359 × 586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.92x = 797,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,352.48/984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.56

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