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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,472.48 and 872.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,472.48 and 872.61 is: 1,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,472.48 = 872.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,472.48 = 872.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,472.48 × 872.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 1,284,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,900.77/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.60

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