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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,357.77 and 635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,357.77 and 635.02 is: 875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,357.77 = 635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,357.77 = 635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,357.77 × 635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 862,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,211.11/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.87

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