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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,357.95 and 652.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,357.95 and 652.29 is: 900.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,357.95 = 652.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,357.95 = 652.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,357.95 × 652.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 885,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,780.60/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.41

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