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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,358.67 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,358.67 and 611.12 is: 843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,358.67 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,358.67 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,358.67 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 830,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,310.41/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.50

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