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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.14, 1,477.10 and 619.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.14, 1,477.10 and 619.58 is: 929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.14 : 1,477.10 = 619.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.14/1,477.10 = 619.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.14x = 1,477.10 × 619.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.14x = 915,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,174.23/984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.93

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