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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,357.32 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,357.32 and 624.71 is: 861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,357.32 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,357.32 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,357.32 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 847,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,924.59/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.94

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