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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.89, 1,474.32 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.89, 1,474.32 and 397.89 is: 596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.89 : 1,474.32 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.89/1,474.32 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.89x = 1,474.32 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.89x = 586,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,617.18/982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.83

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