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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.26, 1,355.24 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.26, 1,355.24 and 633.34 is: 872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.26 : 1,355.24 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.26/1,355.24 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.26x = 1,355.24 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.26x = 858,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,327.70/983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.94

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