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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,475.52 and 756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,475.52 and 756.48 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,475.52 = 756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,475.52 = 756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,475.52 × 756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 1,116,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,201.37/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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