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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.55, 1,474.10 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.55, 1,474.10 and 397.19 is: 595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.55 : 1,474.10 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.55/1,474.10 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.55x = 1,474.10 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.55x = 585,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,500.97/982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.90

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