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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,477.47 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,477.47 and 551.63 is: 827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,477.47 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,477.47 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,477.47 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 815,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,009.39/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.61

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