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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.50, 1,357.48 and 735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.50, 1,357.48 and 735.02 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.50 : 1,357.48 = 735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.50/1,357.48 = 735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.50x = 1,357.48 × 735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.50x = 997,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,774.95/984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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