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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,476.42 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,476.42 and 551.32 is: 826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,476.42 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,476.42 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,476.42 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 813,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,979.87/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.58

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