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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.06, 1,471.50 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.06, 1,471.50 and 617.76 is: 923.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.06 : 1,471.50 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.06/1,471.50 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.06x = 1,471.50 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.06x = 909,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,033.84/984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.76

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