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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.75, 1,475.43 and 618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.75, 1,475.43 and 618.63 is: 926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.75 : 1,475.43 = 618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.75/1,475.43 = 618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.75x = 1,475.43 × 618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.75x = 912,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,745.26/984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.88

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