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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,477.08 and 798.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,477.08 and 798.99 is: 1,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,477.08 = 798.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,477.08 = 798.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,477.08 × 798.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 1,180,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,172.15/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.95

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