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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,474.71 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,474.71 and 520.12 is: 780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,474.71 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,474.71 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,474.71 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 767,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,026.17/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.73

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