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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.66, 1,477.15 and 491.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.66, 1,477.15 and 491.09 is: 736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.66 : 1,477.15 = 491.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.66/1,477.15 = 491.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.66x = 1,477.15 × 491.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.66x = 725,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,413.59/984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.71

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