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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,476.12 and 674.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,476.12 and 674.99 is: 1,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,476.12 = 674.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,476.12 = 674.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,476.12 × 674.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 996,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,362.86/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.49

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