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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.84, 1,359.18 and 648.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.84, 1,359.18 and 648.56 is: 895.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.84 : 1,359.18 = 648.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.84/1,359.18 = 648.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.84x = 1,359.18 × 648.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.84x = 881,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,509.78/983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.99

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