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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,478.51 and 574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,478.51 and 574.05 is: 862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,478.51 = 574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,478.51 = 574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,478.51 × 574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 848,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,735.80/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.00

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