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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,476.17 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,476.17 and 653.90 is: 981.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,476.17 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,476.17 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,476.17 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 965,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,256.91/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.19

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