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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,474.92 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,474.92 and 659.24 is: 989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,474.92 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,474.92 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,474.92 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 972,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,326.26/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.72

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