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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.33, 1,473.02 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.33, 1,473.02 and 571.56 is: 857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.33 : 1,473.02 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.33/1,473.02 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.33x = 1,473.02 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.33x = 841,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,913.07/982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.06

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