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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.14, 1,473.89 and 635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.14, 1,473.89 and 635.33 is: 953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.14 : 1,473.89 = 635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.14/1,473.89 = 635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.14x = 1,473.89 × 635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.14x = 936,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,395.99/982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.42

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