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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,473.65 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,473.65 and 571.56 is: 857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,473.65 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,473.65 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,473.65 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 842,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,279.39/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.39

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