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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,357.80 and 762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,357.80 and 762.92 is: 1,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,357.80 = 762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,357.80 = 762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,357.80 × 762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 1,035,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,892.78/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.39

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