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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.55, 1,474.90 and 572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.55, 1,474.90 and 572.97 is: 859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.55 : 1,474.90 = 572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.55/1,474.90 = 572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.55x = 1,474.90 × 572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.55x = 845,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,073.45/983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.21

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