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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.71, 1,476.75 and 920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.71, 1,476.75 and 920 is: 1,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.71 : 1,476.75 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.71/1,476.75 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.71x = 1,476.75 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.71x = 1,358,610
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,610/984.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.71

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