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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,357.92 and 616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,357.92 and 616 is: 850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,357.92 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,357.92 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,357.92 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 836,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,478.72/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.08

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