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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.72, 1,479.19 and 619.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.72, 1,479.19 and 619.77 is: 930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.72 : 1,479.19 = 619.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.72/1,479.19 = 619.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.72x = 1,479.19 × 619.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.72x = 916,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,757.59/984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.98

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