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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.97, 1,475.46 and 573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.97, 1,475.46 and 573.21 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.97 : 1,475.46 = 573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.97/1,475.46 = 573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.97x = 1,475.46 × 573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.97x = 845,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,748.43/983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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