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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.93, 1,473.92 and 722.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.93, 1,473.92 and 722.23 is: 1,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.93 : 1,473.92 = 722.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.93/1,473.92 = 722.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.93x = 1,473.92 × 722.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.93x = 1,064,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,504.65/981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.09

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