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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.18, 1,357.47 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.18, 1,357.47 and 652.44 is: 899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.18 : 1,357.47 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.18/1,357.47 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.18x = 1,357.47 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.18x = 885,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,667.73/984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.90

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