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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.50, 1,474.52 and 593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.50, 1,474.52 and 593.62 is: 889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.50 : 1,474.52 = 593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.50/1,474.52 = 593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.50x = 1,474.52 × 593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.50x = 875,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,304.56/983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.99

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