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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.18, 1,358.73 and 653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.18, 1,358.73 and 653.06 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.18 : 1,358.73 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.18/1,358.73 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.18x = 1,358.73 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.18x = 887,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,325.42/984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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