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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.29, 1,479.17 and 674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.29, 1,479.17 and 674.01 is: 1,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.29 : 1,479.17 = 674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.29/1,479.17 = 674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.29x = 1,479.17 × 674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.29x = 996,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,977.06/984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.89

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