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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.43, 1,473.42 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.43, 1,473.42 and 658.24 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.43 : 1,473.42 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.43/1,473.42 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.43x = 1,473.42 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.43x = 969,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,863.98/981.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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