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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,474.70 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,474.70 and 550.24 is: 824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,474.70 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,474.70 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,474.70 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 811,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,438.93/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.30

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