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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.32, 1,475.08 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.32, 1,475.08 and 398.52 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.32 : 1,475.08 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.32/1,475.08 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.32x = 1,475.08 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.32x = 587,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,848.88/983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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