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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.28, 1,475.47 and 692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.28, 1,475.47 and 692.45 is: 1,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.28 : 1,475.47 = 692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.28/1,475.47 = 692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.28x = 1,475.47 × 692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.28x = 1,021,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,690.17/984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.01

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