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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.71, 1,472.54 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.71, 1,472.54 and 396.70 is: 595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.71 : 1,472.54 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.71/1,472.54 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.71x = 1,472.54 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.71x = 584,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,156.62/981.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.04

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