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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,475.82 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,475.82 and 676.12 is: 1,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,475.82 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,475.82 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,475.82 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 997,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,831.42/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.27

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