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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.90, 1,473.71 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.90, 1,473.71 and 520.01 is: 780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.90 : 1,473.71 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.90/1,473.71 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.90x = 1,473.71 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.90x = 766,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,341.34/981.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.47

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