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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.34, 1,356.45 and 717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.34, 1,356.45 and 717.43 is: 989.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.34 : 1,356.45 = 717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.34/1,356.45 = 717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.34x = 1,356.45 × 717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.34x = 973,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,157.92/983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.65

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