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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.89, 1,472.82 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.89, 1,472.82 and 396.88 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.89 : 1,472.82 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.89/1,472.82 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.89x = 1,472.82 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.89x = 584,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,532.80/981.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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