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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.51, 1,357.60 and 652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.51, 1,357.60 and 652.04 is: 900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.51 : 1,357.60 = 652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.51/1,357.60 = 652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.51x = 1,357.60 × 652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.51x = 885,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,209.50/983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.05

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