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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,356.18 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,356.18 and 629.24 is: 867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,356.18 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,356.18 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,356.18 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 853,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,355.92/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.93

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