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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.80, 1,474.06 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.80, 1,474.06 and 520.92 is: 780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.80 : 1,474.06 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.80/1,474.06 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.80x = 1,474.06 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.80x = 767,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,867.34/983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.51

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