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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,475.17 and 398.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,475.17 and 398.29 is: 597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,475.17 = 398.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,475.17 = 398.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,475.17 × 398.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 587,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,545.46/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.25

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