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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.83, 1,473.30 and 571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.83, 1,473.30 and 571.72 is: 856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.83 : 1,473.30 = 571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.83/1,473.30 = 571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.83x = 1,473.30 × 571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.83x = 842,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,311.39/983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.16

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