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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.64, 1,476.95 and 675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.64, 1,476.95 and 675.55 is: 1,013.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.64 : 1,476.95 = 675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.64/1,476.95 = 675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.64x = 1,476.95 × 675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.64x = 997,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,753.57/984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.32

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