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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.32, 1,357.67 and 652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.32, 1,357.67 and 652.43 is: 900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.32 : 1,357.67 = 652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.32/1,357.67 = 652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.32x = 1,357.67 × 652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.32x = 885,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,789.66/983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.82

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