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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.52, 1,476.32 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.52, 1,476.32 and 522.84 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.52 : 1,476.32 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.52/1,476.32 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.52x = 1,476.32 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.52x = 771,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,879.15/984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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