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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.17, 1,358.94 and 762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.17, 1,358.94 and 762.74 is: 1,053.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.17 : 1,358.94 = 762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.17/1,358.94 = 762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.17x = 1,358.94 × 762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.17x = 1,036,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,517.90/984.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.19

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