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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.90, 1,477.56 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.90, 1,477.56 and 522.96 is: 784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.90 : 1,477.56 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.90/1,477.56 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.90x = 1,477.56 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.90x = 772,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,704.78/984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.55

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