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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.35, 1,359.28 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.35, 1,359.28 and 735.24 is: 1,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.35 : 1,359.28 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.35/1,359.28 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.35x = 1,359.28 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.35x = 999,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,403.04/984.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.29

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