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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,477.24 and 637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,477.24 and 637.73 is: 956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,477.24 = 637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,477.24 = 637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,477.24 × 637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 942,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,079.22/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.93

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