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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,473.84 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,473.84 and 572 is: 857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,473.84 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,473.84 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,473.84 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 843,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,036.48/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.93

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