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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.32, 1,356.88 and 750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.32, 1,356.88 and 750.04 is: 1,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.32 : 1,356.88 = 750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.32/1,356.88 = 750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.32x = 1,356.88 × 750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.32x = 1,017,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,714.28/983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.98

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