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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,474.76 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,474.76 and 659.16 is: 988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,474.76 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,474.76 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,474.76 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 972,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,102.80/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.75

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