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