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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.56, 1,475.82 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.56, 1,475.82 and 618.84 is: 927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.56 : 1,475.82 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.56/1,475.82 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.56x = 1,475.82 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.56x = 913,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,296.45/984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.62

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