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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.97, 1,475.75 and 691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.97, 1,475.75 and 691.92 is: 1,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.97 : 1,475.75 = 691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.97/1,475.75 = 691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.97x = 1,475.75 × 691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.97x = 1,021,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,097.14/984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.68

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