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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,358.69 and 648.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,358.69 and 648.51 is: 895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,358.69 = 648.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,358.69 = 648.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,358.69 × 648.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 881,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,122.10/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.12

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