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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.77, 1,474.16 and 597.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.77, 1,474.16 and 597.21 is: 895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.77 : 1,474.16 = 597.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.77/1,474.16 = 597.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.77x = 1,474.16 × 597.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.77x = 880,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,380.11/982.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.82

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