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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.69, 1,474.05 and 600.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.69, 1,474.05 and 600.37 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.69 : 1,474.05 = 600.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.69/1,474.05 = 600.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.69x = 1,474.05 × 600.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.69x = 884,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,975.40/982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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