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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.64, 1,357.26 and 652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.64, 1,357.26 and 652.51 is: 900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.64 : 1,357.26 = 652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.64/1,357.26 = 652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.64x = 1,357.26 × 652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.64x = 885,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,625.72/983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.36

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