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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,478.01 and 614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,478.01 and 614.91 is: 923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,478.01 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,478.01 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,478.01 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 908,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,832.66/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.39

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