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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.55, 1,473.41 and 571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.55, 1,473.41 and 571.97 is: 857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.55 : 1,473.41 = 571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.55/1,473.41 = 571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.55x = 1,473.41 × 571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.55x = 842,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,736.09/982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.71

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