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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.92, 1,474.62 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.92, 1,474.62 and 617.28 is: 926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.92 : 1,474.62 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.92/1,474.62 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.92x = 1,474.62 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.92x = 910,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,253.43/982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.07

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