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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.85, 1,472.69 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.85, 1,472.69 and 570.72 is: 856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.85 : 1,472.69 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.85/1,472.69 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.85x = 1,472.69 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.85x = 840,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,497.25/981.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.04

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