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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.22, 1,357.20 and 652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.22, 1,357.20 and 652.34 is: 900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.22 : 1,357.20 = 652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.22/1,357.20 = 652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.22x = 1,357.20 × 652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.22x = 885,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,349.06/983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.46

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