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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.55, 1,472.99 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.55, 1,472.99 and 396.92 is: 595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.55 : 1,472.99 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.55/1,472.99 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.55x = 1,472.99 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.55x = 584,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,660.89/982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.04

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