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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.14, 1,357.54 and 634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.14, 1,357.54 and 634.83 is: 875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.14 : 1,357.54 = 634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.14/1,357.54 = 634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.14x = 1,357.54 × 634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.14x = 861,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,805.53/984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.69

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