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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,476.24 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,476.24 and 436.20 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,476.24 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,476.24 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,476.24 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 643,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,935.89/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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