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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.23, 1,470.90 and 721.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.23, 1,470.90 and 721.61 is: 1,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.23 : 1,470.90 = 721.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.23/1,470.90 = 721.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.23x = 1,470.90 × 721.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.23x = 1,061,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,408.79/982.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.62

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