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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.58, 1,359.12 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.58, 1,359.12 and 611.44 is: 844.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.58 : 1,359.12 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.58/1,359.12 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.58x = 1,359.12 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.58x = 831,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,020.33/984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.04

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