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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,357.88 and 630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,357.88 and 630.17 is: 869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,357.88 = 630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,357.88 = 630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,357.88 × 630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 855,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,690.03/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.66

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