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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,474.56 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,474.56 and 521.28 is: 781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,474.56 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,474.56 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,474.56 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 768,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,658.64/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.54

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