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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,356.55 and 844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,356.55 and 844.18 is: 1,163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,356.55 = 844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,356.55 = 844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,356.55 × 844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 1,145,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,172.38/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.51

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