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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,470.33 and 591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,470.33 and 591.63 is: 886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.52 : 1,470.33 = 591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.52/1,470.33 = 591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.52x = 1,470.33 × 591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.52x = 869,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,888.04/981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.27

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