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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.23, 1,358.66 and 748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.23, 1,358.66 and 748.22 is: 1,032.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.23 : 1,358.66 = 748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.23/1,358.66 = 748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.23x = 1,358.66 × 748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.23x = 1,016,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,566.05/984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.86

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