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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,357.68 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,357.68 and 634.64 is: 875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,357.68 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,357.68 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,357.68 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 861,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,638.04/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.86

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