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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,355.88 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,355.88 and 628.62 is: 867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,355.88 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,355.88 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,355.88 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 852,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,333.29/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.04

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