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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983, 1,356.73 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983, 1,356.73 and 584.74 is: 807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983 : 1,356.73 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983/1,356.73 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983x = 1,356.73 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983x = 793,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,334.30/983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.05

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