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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,474.08 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,474.08 and 573.27 is: 858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,474.08 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,474.08 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,474.08 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 845,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,045.84/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.84

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