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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.55, 1,476.29 and 489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.55, 1,476.29 and 489.87 is: 734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.55 : 1,476.29 = 489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.55/1,476.29 = 489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.55x = 1,476.29 × 489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.55x = 723,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,187.73/984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.54

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