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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.41, 1,475.56 and 655.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.41, 1,475.56 and 655.62 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.41 : 1,475.56 = 655.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.41/1,475.56 = 655.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.41x = 1,475.56 × 655.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.41x = 967,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,406.65/984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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