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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,359.05 and 653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,359.05 and 653.43 is: 902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,359.05 = 653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,359.05 = 653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,359.05 × 653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 888,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,044.04/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.19

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