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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.27, 1,475.31 and 522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.27, 1,475.31 and 522.57 is: 783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.27 : 1,475.31 = 522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.27/1,475.31 = 522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.27x = 1,475.31 × 522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.27x = 770,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,952.75/984.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.27

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