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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.86, 1,463.72 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.86, 1,463.72 and 398.72 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.86 : 1,463.72 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.86/1,463.72 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.86x = 1,463.72 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.86x = 583,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,614.44/975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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