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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.28, 1,477.04 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.28, 1,477.04 and 551.72 is: 827.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.28 : 1,477.04 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.28/1,477.04 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.28x = 1,477.04 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.28x = 814,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,912.51/984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.93

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