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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,473.93 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,473.93 and 592.32 is: 888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,473.93 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,473.93 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,473.93 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 873,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,038.22/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.70

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