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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.87, 1,475.94 and 572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.87, 1,475.94 and 572.79 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.87 : 1,475.94 = 572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.87/1,475.94 = 572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.87x = 1,475.94 × 572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.87x = 845,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,403.67/983.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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