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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.42, 1,357.56 and 735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.42, 1,357.56 and 735.48 is: 1,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.42 : 1,357.56 = 735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.42/1,357.56 = 735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.42x = 1,357.56 × 735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.42x = 998,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,458.23/984.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.26

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