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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.35, 1,356.56 and 634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.35, 1,356.56 and 634.15 is: 874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.35 : 1,356.56 = 634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.35/1,356.56 = 634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.35x = 1,356.56 × 634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.35x = 860,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,257.33/983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.83

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