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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.36, 1,472.28 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.36, 1,472.28 and 592.12 is: 887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.36 : 1,472.28 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.36/1,472.28 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.36x = 1,472.28 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.36x = 871,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,766.43/982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.42

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