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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,473.43 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,473.43 and 389.28 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,473.43 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,473.43 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,473.43 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 573,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,568.49/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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