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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.93, 1,475.24 and 521.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.93, 1,475.24 and 521.42 is: 781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.93 : 1,475.24 = 521.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.93/1,475.24 = 521.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.93x = 1,475.24 × 521.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.93x = 769,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,209.66/983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.78

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