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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.07, 1,356.21 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.07, 1,356.21 and 633.96 is: 874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.07 : 1,356.21 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.07/1,356.21 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.07x = 1,356.21 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.07x = 859,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,782.89/983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.59

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