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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.53, 1,357.20 and 630.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.53, 1,357.20 and 630.41 is: 869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.53 : 1,357.20 = 630.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.53/1,357.20 = 630.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.53x = 1,357.20 × 630.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.53x = 855,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,592.45/984.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.04

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