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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,477.17 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,477.17 and 619.38 is: 929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,477.17 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,477.17 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,477.17 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 914,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,929.55/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.92

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