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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,472.28 and 571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,472.28 and 571.09 is: 856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,472.28 = 571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,472.28 = 571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,472.28 × 571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 840,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,804.39/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.36

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