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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.12, 1,473.72 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.12, 1,473.72 and 597.68 is: 895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.12 : 1,473.72 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.12/1,473.72 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.12x = 1,473.72 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.12x = 880,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,812.97/983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.94

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