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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.60, 1,473.12 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.60, 1,473.12 and 598.16 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.60 : 1,473.12 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.60/1,473.12 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.60x = 1,473.12 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.60x = 881,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,161.46/983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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