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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.31, 1,473.35 and 550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.31, 1,473.35 and 550.15 is: 823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.31 : 1,473.35 = 550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.31/1,473.35 = 550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.31x = 1,473.35 × 550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.31x = 810,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,560.75/984.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.48

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