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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.62, 1,474.44 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.62, 1,474.44 and 572.86 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.62 : 1,474.44 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.62/1,474.44 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.62x = 1,474.44 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.62x = 844,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,647.70/983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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