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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,359.60 and 634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,359.60 and 634.72 is: 876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,359.60 = 634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,359.60 = 634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,359.60 × 634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 862,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,965.31/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.85

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