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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.88, 1,477.52 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.88, 1,477.52 and 574.36 is: 861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.88 : 1,477.52 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.88/1,477.52 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.88x = 1,477.52 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.88x = 848,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,628.39/984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.66

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