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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,473.17 and 635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,473.17 and 635.31 is: 951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,473.17 = 635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,473.17 = 635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,473.17 × 635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 935,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,916.46/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.25

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