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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,471.91 and 616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,471.91 and 616.58 is: 923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,471.91 = 616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,471.91 = 616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,471.91 × 616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 907,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,542.91/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.34

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