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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,356.27 and 843.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,356.27 and 843.27 is: 1,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,356.27 = 843.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,356.27 = 843.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,356.27 × 843.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 1,143,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,698.64/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.58

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