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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,357.56 and 630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,357.56 and 630.24 is: 869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,357.56 = 630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,357.56 = 630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,357.56 × 630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 855,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,588.61/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.32

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