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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.80, 1,472.96 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.80, 1,472.96 and 396.96 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.80 : 1,472.96 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.80/1,472.96 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.80x = 1,472.96 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.80x = 584,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,706.20/981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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