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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.48, 1,472.36 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.48, 1,472.36 and 571.36 is: 855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.48 : 1,472.36 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.48/1,472.36 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.48x = 1,472.36 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.48x = 841,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,247.61/983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.38

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