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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.43, 1,470.41 and 518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.43, 1,470.41 and 518.19 is: 776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.43 : 1,470.41 = 518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.43/1,470.41 = 518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.43x = 1,470.41 × 518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.43x = 761,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,951.19/981.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.37

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