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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.18, 1,357.35 and 652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.18, 1,357.35 and 652.06 is: 900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.18 : 1,357.35 = 652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.18/1,357.35 = 652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.18x = 1,357.35 × 652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.18x = 885,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,066.85/983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.21

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