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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,358.98 and 653.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,358.98 and 653.38 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,358.98 = 653.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,358.98 = 653.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,358.98 × 653.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 887,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,930.35/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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