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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.22, 1,473.50 and 660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.22, 1,473.50 and 660.74 is: 991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.22 : 1,473.50 = 660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.22/1,473.50 = 660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.22x = 1,473.50 × 660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.22x = 973,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,594.67/982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.22

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