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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,474.89 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,474.89 and 658.90 is: 988.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,474.89 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,474.89 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,474.89 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 971,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,805.02/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.71

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