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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,358.72 and 894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,358.72 and 894.90 is: 1,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,358.72 = 894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,358.72 = 894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,358.72 × 894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 1,215,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,914.05/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.21

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