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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.10, 1,357.99 and 535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.10, 1,357.99 and 535.97 is: 739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.10 : 1,357.99 = 535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.10/1,357.99 = 535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.10x = 1,357.99 × 535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.10x = 727,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,841.90/984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.60

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