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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.68, 1,474.35 and 617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.68, 1,474.35 and 617.04 is: 925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.68 : 1,474.35 = 617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.68/1,474.35 = 617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.68x = 1,474.35 × 617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.68x = 909,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,732.92/982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.77

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