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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.48, 1,473.64 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.48, 1,473.64 and 571.35 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.48 : 1,473.64 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.48/1,473.64 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.48x = 1,473.64 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.48x = 841,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,971.53/982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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