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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,475.77 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,475.77 and 435.88 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,475.77 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,475.77 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,475.77 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 643,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,258.63/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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