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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,477.44 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,477.44 and 552.96 is: 829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,477.44 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,477.44 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,477.44 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 816,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,965.22/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.44

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