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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.02, 1,357.43 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.02, 1,357.43 and 651.98 is: 899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.02 : 1,357.43 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.02/1,357.43 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.02x = 1,357.43 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.02x = 885,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,017.35/984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.39

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