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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,475.04 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,475.04 and 618.24 is: 927.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,475.04 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,475.04 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,475.04 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 911,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,928.73/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.66

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