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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,468.30 and 955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,468.30 and 955.22 is: 1,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,468.30 = 955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,468.30 = 955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,468.30 × 955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 1,402,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,548.40/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.77

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