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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.33, 1,356.92 and 652.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.33, 1,356.92 and 652.19 is: 899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.33 : 1,356.92 = 652.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.33/1,356.92 = 652.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.33x = 1,356.92 × 652.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.33x = 884,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,959.61/984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.05

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