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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,477.71 and 619.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,477.71 and 619.29 is: 929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,477.71 = 619.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,477.71 = 619.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,477.71 × 619.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 915,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,131.03/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.10

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