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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.46, 1,472.65 and 514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.46, 1,472.65 and 514.15 is: 770.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.46 : 1,472.65 = 514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.46/1,472.65 = 514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.46x = 1,472.65 × 514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.46x = 757,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,158.03/982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.67

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