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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.96, 1,472.22 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.96, 1,472.22 and 426.02 is: 638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.96 : 1,472.22 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.96/1,472.22 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.96x = 1,472.22 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.96x = 627,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,195.16/981.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.72

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