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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.95, 1,474.57 and 612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.95, 1,474.57 and 612.45 is: 918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.95 : 1,474.57 = 612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.95/1,474.57 = 612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.95x = 1,474.57 × 612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.95x = 903,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,101.16/982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.76

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