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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,356.72 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,356.72 and 634.08 is: 874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,356.72 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,356.72 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,356.72 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 860,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,269.02/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.68

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