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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,472.69 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,472.69 and 565.44 is: 848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,472.69 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,472.69 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,472.69 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 832,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,718.69/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.52

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