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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.34, 1,358.73 and 635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.34, 1,358.73 and 635.14 is: 876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.34 : 1,358.73 = 635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.34/1,358.73 = 635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.34x = 1,358.73 × 635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.34x = 862,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,983.77/984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.71

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