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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,356.06 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,356.06 and 634.08 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,356.06 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,356.06 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,356.06 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 859,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,850.52/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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