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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.34, 1,476.07 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.34, 1,476.07 and 522.01 is: 782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.34 : 1,476.07 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.34/1,476.07 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.34x = 1,476.07 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.34x = 770,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,526.78/984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.78

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