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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,357.50 and 647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,357.50 and 647.82 is: 893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,357.50 = 647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,357.50 = 647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,357.50 × 647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 879,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,415.65/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.72

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