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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.81, 1,473.96 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.81, 1,473.96 and 521.90 is: 781.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.81 : 1,473.96 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.81/1,473.96 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.81x = 1,473.96 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.81x = 769,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,263.41/983.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.93

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