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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.92, 1,475.82 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.92, 1,475.82 and 406.78 is: 610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.92 : 1,475.82 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.92/1,475.82 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.92x = 1,475.82 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.92x = 600,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,334.06/983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.15

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