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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,477.53 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,477.53 and 574.29 is: 861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,477.53 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,477.53 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,477.53 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 848,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,530.70/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.63

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