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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,475.94 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,475.94 and 521.68 is: 782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,475.94 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,475.94 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,475.94 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 769,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,968.38/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.58

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