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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.82, 1,475.07 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.82, 1,475.07 and 520.92 is: 781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.82 : 1,475.07 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.82/1,475.07 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.82x = 1,475.07 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.82x = 768,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,387.17/982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.82

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