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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,358.46 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,358.46 and 611.20 is: 843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,358.46 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,358.46 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,358.46 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 830,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,290.75/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.76

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