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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.51, 1,477.28 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.51, 1,477.28 and 654.64 is: 982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.51 : 1,477.28 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.51/1,477.28 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.51x = 1,477.28 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.51x = 967,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,084.52/984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.30

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