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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.98, 1,475.97 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.98, 1,475.97 and 573.18 is: 859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.98 : 1,475.97 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.98/1,475.97 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.98x = 1,475.97 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.98x = 845,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,996.48/983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.77

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