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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.02, 1,357 and 647.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.02, 1,357 and 647.32 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.02 : 1,357 = 647.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.02/1,357 = 647.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.02x = 1,357 × 647.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.02x = 878,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,413.24/984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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