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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.85, 1,473.57 and 603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.85, 1,473.57 and 603.13 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.85 : 1,473.57 = 603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.85/1,473.57 = 603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.85x = 1,473.57 × 603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.85x = 888,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,754.27/984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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