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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.91, 1,473.68 and 572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.91, 1,473.68 and 572.03 is: 856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.91 : 1,473.68 = 572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.91/1,473.68 = 572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.91x = 1,473.68 × 572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.91x = 842,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,989.17/983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.77

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