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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,359.46 and 735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,359.46 and 735.38 is: 1,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,359.46 = 735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,359.46 = 735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,359.46 × 735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 999,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,712.90/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.47

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