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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.05, 1,474.17 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.05, 1,474.17 and 588.13 is: 881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.05 : 1,474.17 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.05/1,474.17 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.05x = 1,474.17 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.05x = 867,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,003.60/983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.95

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