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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.00, 1,355.54 and 646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.00, 1,355.54 and 646.99 is: 892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.00 : 1,355.54 = 646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.00/1,355.54 = 646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.00x = 1,355.54 × 646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.00x = 877,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,014.20/983.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.18

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