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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.78, 1,358.82 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.78, 1,358.82 and 736.20 is: 1,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.78 : 1,358.82 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.78/1,358.82 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.78x = 1,358.82 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.78x = 1,000,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,363.28/983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.86

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