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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.46, 1,474.38 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.46, 1,474.38 and 520.96 is: 781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.46 : 1,474.38 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.46/1,474.38 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.46x = 1,474.38 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.46x = 768,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,093.00/983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.01

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