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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.13, 1,358.17 and 690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.13, 1,358.17 and 690.10 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.13 : 1,358.17 = 690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.13/1,358.17 = 690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.13x = 1,358.17 × 690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.13x = 937,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,273.12/984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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