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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.12, 1,356.66 and 688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.12, 1,356.66 and 688.47 is: 949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.12 : 1,356.66 = 688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.12/1,356.66 = 688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.12x = 1,356.66 × 688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.12x = 934,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,019.71/984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.09

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