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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.76, 1,471.62 and 565.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.76, 1,471.62 and 565.17 is: 846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.76 : 1,471.62 = 565.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.76/1,471.62 = 565.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.76x = 1,471.62 × 565.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.76x = 831,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,712.08/982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.31

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