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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.86, 1,476.69 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.86, 1,476.69 and 551.32 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.86 : 1,476.69 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.86/1,476.69 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.86x = 1,476.69 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.86x = 814,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,128.73/983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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