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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.54, 1,477.71 and 619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.54, 1,477.71 and 619.98 is: 930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.54 : 1,477.71 = 619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.54/1,477.71 = 619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.54x = 1,477.71 × 619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.54x = 916,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,150.65/984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.54

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