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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,470.08 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,470.08 and 838.96 is: 1,252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,470.08 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,470.08 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,470.08 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 1,233,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,338.32/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.37

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