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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.70, 1,474.22 and 544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.70, 1,474.22 and 544.31 is: 815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.70 : 1,474.22 = 544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.70/1,474.22 = 544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.70x = 1,474.22 × 544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.70x = 802,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,422.60/983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.72

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