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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,472.22 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,472.22 and 616.52 is: 924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,472.22 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,472.22 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,472.22 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 907,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,654.44/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.78

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