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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.39, 1,357.64 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.39, 1,357.64 and 652.26 is: 900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.39 : 1,357.64 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.39/1,357.64 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.39x = 1,357.64 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.39x = 885,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,538.54/983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.50

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