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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,359 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,359 and 653.25 is: 901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,359 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,359 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,359 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 887,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,766.75/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.86

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