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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.72, 1,471.38 and 844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.72, 1,471.38 and 844.48 is: 1,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.72 : 1,471.38 = 844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.72/1,471.38 = 844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.72x = 1,471.38 × 844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.72x = 1,242,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,550.98/982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.40

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