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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.38, 1,473.08 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.38, 1,473.08 and 593.16 is: 888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.38 : 1,473.08 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.38/1,473.08 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.38x = 1,473.08 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.38x = 873,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,772.13/983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.54

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