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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.52, 1,359 and 611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.52, 1,359 and 611.56 is: 844.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.52 : 1,359 = 611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.52/1,359 = 611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.52x = 1,359 × 611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.52x = 831,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,110.04/984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.18

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