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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.06, 1,474.96 and 521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.06, 1,474.96 and 521.18 is: 781.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.06 : 1,474.96 = 521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.06/1,474.96 = 521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.06x = 1,474.96 × 521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.06x = 768,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,719.65/983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.97

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