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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.66, 1,473.88 and 573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.66, 1,473.88 and 573.14 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.66 : 1,473.88 = 573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.66/1,473.88 = 573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.66x = 1,473.88 × 573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.66x = 844,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,741.02/983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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