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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.45, 1,473.78 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.45, 1,473.78 and 597.09 is: 893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.45 : 1,473.78 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.45/1,473.78 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.45x = 1,473.78 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.45x = 879,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,979.30/984.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.88

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