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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.26, 1,357.01 and 806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.26, 1,357.01 and 806.56 is: 1,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.26 : 1,357.01 = 806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.26/1,357.01 = 806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.26x = 1,357.01 × 806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.26x = 1,094,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,509.99/984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.01

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