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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,475.30 and 594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,475.30 and 594.93 is: 891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,475.30 = 594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,475.30 = 594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,475.30 × 594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 877,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,700.23/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.22

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