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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.41, 1,475.99 and 739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.41, 1,475.99 and 739.19 is: 1,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.41 : 1,475.99 = 739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.41/1,475.99 = 739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.41x = 1,475.99 × 739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.41x = 1,091,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,037.05/983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.44

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