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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,474.11 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,474.11 and 520.92 is: 781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,474.11 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,474.11 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,474.11 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 767,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,893.38/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.40

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