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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.72, 1,477.49 and 551.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.72, 1,477.49 and 551.87 is: 828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.72 : 1,477.49 = 551.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.72/1,477.49 = 551.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.72x = 1,477.49 × 551.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.72x = 815,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,372.26/984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.02

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