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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,357.32 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,357.32 and 845.60 is: 1,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,357.32 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,357.32 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,357.32 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 1,147,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,749.79/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.22

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