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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,473.76 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,473.76 and 550.32 is: 823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,473.76 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,473.76 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,473.76 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 811,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,039.60/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.83

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