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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.43, 1,476.66 and 618.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.43, 1,476.66 and 618.71 is: 928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.43 : 1,476.66 = 618.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.43/1,476.66 = 618.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.43x = 1,476.66 × 618.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.43x = 913,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,624.31/984.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.08

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