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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.73, 1,475.85 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.73, 1,475.85 and 435.78 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.73 : 1,475.85 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.73/1,475.85 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.73x = 1,475.85 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.73x = 643,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,146.29/983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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