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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.75, 1,477.12 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.75, 1,477.12 and 675.66 is: 1,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.75 : 1,477.12 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.75/1,477.12 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.75x = 1,477.12 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.75x = 998,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,037.28/984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.50

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