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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.73, 1,472.57 and 570.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.73, 1,472.57 and 570.85 is: 855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.73 : 1,472.57 = 570.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.73/1,472.57 = 570.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.73x = 1,472.57 × 570.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.73x = 840,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,606.37/982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.38

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