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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.91, 1,472.19 and 571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.91, 1,472.19 and 571.03 is: 855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.91 : 1,472.19 = 571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.91/1,472.19 = 571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.91x = 1,472.19 × 571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.91x = 840,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,658.83/982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.27

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