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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.42, 1,358.18 and 669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.42, 1,358.18 and 669.54 is: 924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.42 : 1,358.18 = 669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.42/1,358.18 = 669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.42x = 1,358.18 × 669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.42x = 909,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,355.84/983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.69

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