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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.18, 1,477.22 and 619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.18, 1,477.22 and 619.21 is: 929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.18 : 1,477.22 = 619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.18/1,477.22 = 619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.18x = 1,477.22 × 619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.18x = 914,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,709.40/984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.41

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