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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.73, 1,474.23 and 572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.73, 1,474.23 and 572.61 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.73 : 1,474.23 = 572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.73/1,474.23 = 572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.73x = 1,474.23 × 572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.73x = 844,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,158.84/984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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