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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.92, 1,471.08 and 737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.92, 1,471.08 and 737.76 is: 1,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.92 : 1,471.08 = 737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.92/1,471.08 = 737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.92x = 1,471.08 × 737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.92x = 1,085,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,303.98/982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.16

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