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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.38, 1,475.84 and 514.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.38, 1,475.84 and 514.39 is: 771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.38 : 1,475.84 = 514.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.38/1,475.84 = 514.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.38x = 1,475.84 × 514.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.38x = 759,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,157.34/983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.99

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