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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.56, 1,471.40 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.56, 1,471.40 and 570.36 is: 854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.56 : 1,471.40 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.56/1,471.40 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.56x = 1,471.40 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.56x = 839,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,227.70/982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.12

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