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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.83, 1,471.16 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.83, 1,471.16 and 718.72 is: 1,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.83 : 1,471.16 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.83/1,471.16 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.83x = 1,471.16 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.83x = 1,057,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,358.51/982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.83

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