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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.42, 1,359.56 and 670.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.42, 1,359.56 and 670.54 is: 926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.42 : 1,359.56 = 670.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.42/1,359.56 = 670.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.42x = 1,359.56 × 670.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.42x = 911,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,639.36/984.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.07

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