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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.44, 1,475.58 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.44, 1,475.58 and 661.52 is: 991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.44 : 1,475.58 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.44/1,475.58 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.44x = 1,475.58 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.44x = 976,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,125.68/984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.55

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