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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.60, 1,473.92 and 658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.60, 1,473.92 and 658.39 is: 986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.60 : 1,473.92 = 658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.60/1,473.92 = 658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.60x = 1,473.92 × 658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.60x = 970,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,403.53/983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.58

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