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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.73, 1,473.14 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.73, 1,473.14 and 597.25 is: 896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.73 : 1,473.14 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.73/1,473.14 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.73x = 1,473.14 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.73x = 879,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,832.87/981.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.21

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