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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,473.41 and 543.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,473.41 and 543.38 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,473.41 = 543.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,473.41 = 543.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,473.41 × 543.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 800,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,615.52/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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