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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,474.04 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,474.04 and 520.08 is: 780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,474.04 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,474.04 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,474.04 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 766,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,618.72/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.16

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