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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,477.40 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,477.40 and 660.12 is: 990.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,477.40 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,477.40 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,477.40 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 975,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,261.29/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.76

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