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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.72, 1,476.89 and 574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.72, 1,476.89 and 574.66 is: 861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.72 : 1,476.89 = 574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.72/1,476.89 = 574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.72x = 1,476.89 × 574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.72x = 848,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,699.35/984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.87

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