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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,357.07 and 750.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,357.07 and 750.65 is: 1,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,357.07 = 750.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,357.07 = 750.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,357.07 × 750.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 1,018,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,684.60/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.08

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