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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.34, 1,473.51 and 659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.34, 1,473.51 and 659.15 is: 988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.34 : 1,473.51 = 659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.34/1,473.51 = 659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.34x = 1,473.51 × 659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.34x = 971,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,264.12/982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.73

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