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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.33, 1,473.49 and 616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.33, 1,473.49 and 616.01 is: 924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.33 : 1,473.49 = 616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.33/1,473.49 = 616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.33x = 1,473.49 × 616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.33x = 907,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,677.98/982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.01

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