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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.60, 1,474.35 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.60, 1,474.35 and 520.28 is: 780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.60 : 1,474.35 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.60/1,474.35 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.60x = 1,474.35 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.60x = 767,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,074.82/982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.66

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