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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.48, 1,473.73 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.48, 1,473.73 and 658.26 is: 986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.48 : 1,473.73 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.48/1,473.73 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.48x = 1,473.73 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.48x = 970,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,095.86/983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.40

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