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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.25, 1,475.01 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.25, 1,475.01 and 289.89 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.25 : 1,475.01 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.25/1,475.01 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.25x = 1,475.01 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.25x = 427,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,590.65/983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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