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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,356.70 and 773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,356.70 and 773.88 is: 1,067.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,356.70 = 773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,356.70 = 773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,356.70 × 773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 1,049,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,921.24/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.90

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