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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.84, 1,477.26 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.84, 1,477.26 and 663 is: 994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.84 : 1,477.26 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.84/1,477.26 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.84x = 1,477.26 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.84x = 979,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,423.38/984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.50

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