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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,357.54 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,357.54 and 652.52 is: 900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,357.54 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,357.54 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,357.54 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 885,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,822.00/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.19

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