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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.83, 1,473.78 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.83, 1,473.78 and 572.08 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.83 : 1,473.78 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.83/1,473.78 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.83x = 1,473.78 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.83x = 843,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,116.38/982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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