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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,475.09 and 655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,475.09 and 655.42 is: 983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,475.09 = 655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,475.09 = 655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,475.09 × 655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 966,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,795.75/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.35

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