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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.78, 1,472.67 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.78, 1,472.67 and 403.98 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.78 : 1,472.67 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.78/1,472.67 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.78x = 1,472.67 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.78x = 594,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,929.23/981.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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