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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.22, 1,356.39 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.22, 1,356.39 and 634.02 is: 874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.22 : 1,356.39 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.22/1,356.39 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.22x = 1,356.39 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.22x = 859,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,978.39/983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.66

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