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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,475.22 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,475.22 and 435.64 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,475.22 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,475.22 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,475.22 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 642,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,664.84/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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