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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,476 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,476 and 545.28 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,476 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,476 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,476 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 804,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,833.28/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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