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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.09, 1,355.25 and 896.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.09, 1,355.25 and 896.48 is: 1,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.09 : 1,355.25 = 896.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.09/1,355.25 = 896.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.09x = 1,355.25 × 896.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.09x = 1,214,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,954.52/984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.60

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