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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.35, 1,356.72 and 634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.35, 1,356.72 and 634.24 is: 875.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.35 : 1,356.72 = 634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.35/1,356.72 = 634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.35x = 1,356.72 × 634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.35x = 860,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,486.09/983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.06

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