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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,357.20 and 689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,357.20 and 689.52 is: 950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,357.20 = 689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,357.20 = 689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,357.20 × 689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 935,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,816.54/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.69

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