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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,358.91 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,358.91 and 653.46 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,358.91 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,358.91 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,358.91 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 887,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,993.33/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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