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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,476.60 and 924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,476.60 and 924.25 is: 1,386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,476.60 = 924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,476.60 = 924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,476.60 × 924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 1,364,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,750.43/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.38

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