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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.05, 1,476.41 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.05, 1,476.41 and 573.54 is: 860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.05 : 1,476.41 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.05/1,476.41 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.05x = 1,476.41 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.05x = 846,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,780.19/984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.51

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