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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,478.03 and 884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,478.03 and 884.11 is: 1,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,478.03 = 884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,478.03 = 884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,478.03 × 884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 1,306,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,741.10/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.69

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