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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.34, 1,475.55 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.34, 1,475.55 and 550.60 is: 825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.34 : 1,475.55 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.34/1,475.55 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.34x = 1,475.55 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.34x = 812,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,437.83/984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.36

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