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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,475.22 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,475.22 and 521.56 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,475.22 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,475.22 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,475.22 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 769,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,415.74/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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