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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.62, 1,474.47 and 598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.62, 1,474.47 and 598.18 is: 896.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.62 : 1,474.47 = 598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.62/1,474.47 = 598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.62x = 1,474.47 × 598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.62x = 881,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,998.46/983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.69

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