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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.88, 1,474.52 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.88, 1,474.52 and 572.36 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.88 : 1,474.52 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.88/1,474.52 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.88x = 1,474.52 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.88x = 843,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,956.27/982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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