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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,477.20 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,477.20 and 551.52 is: 827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,477.20 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,477.20 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,477.20 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 814,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,705.34/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.62

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