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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,476.88 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,476.88 and 618.23 is: 928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,476.88 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,476.88 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,476.88 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 913,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,057.15/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.67

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