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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.12, 1,474.21 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.12, 1,474.21 and 572.38 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.12 : 1,474.21 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.12/1,474.21 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.12x = 1,474.21 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.12x = 843,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,808.32/983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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