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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,472.68 and 636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,472.68 and 636.39 is: 952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,472.68 = 636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,472.68 = 636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,472.68 × 636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 937,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,198.83/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.50

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