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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,356.22 and 756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,356.22 and 756.52 is: 1,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,356.22 = 756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,356.22 = 756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,356.22 × 756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 1,026,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,007.55/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.65

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