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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.89, 1,476.83 and 619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.89, 1,476.83 and 619.31 is: 928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.89 : 1,476.83 = 619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.89/1,476.83 = 619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.89x = 1,476.83 × 619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.89x = 914,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,620.83/984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.65

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