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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,475.82 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,475.82 and 435.92 is: 653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,475.82 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,475.82 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,475.82 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 643,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,339.45/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.88

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