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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.07, 1,472.13 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.07, 1,472.13 and 616.68 is: 923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.07 : 1,472.13 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.07/1,472.13 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.07x = 1,472.13 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.07x = 907,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,833.13/983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.47

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